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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8557: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE IN RHODE ISLAND

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 8557 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE IN RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 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.

Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting primary care medicine in Rhode Island.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tom NoretPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Joseph SolomonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Marie HopkinsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse21

“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. 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
  3. 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

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