Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8475: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8475 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 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.
Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- 04/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance