Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8595: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8595 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap plan enrollees who enroll outside of a plan’s initial enrollment period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services