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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7216: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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

HR 7216 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mary Messier (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.

RIDOC) (Creates a 9 member commission to study and make recommendations on the delivery of healthcare services at RIDOC, and who reports back to the House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Dick FasciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Sam AzzinaroPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Bob QuattrocchiPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Paul SantucciPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse53
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Ramon PerezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13

“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. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

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