Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8365: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION
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Plain-language summary
HB 8365 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the department of health to participate in international public-health collaboration networks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services