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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7400: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM

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 7400 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (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.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Jackie BaginskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36

“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. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
  3. 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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