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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8268: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8268 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/11/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source