Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7186
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Legislature
01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services