Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3028: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3028 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (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.
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 House passed in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services