Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8367: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8367 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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.
Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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