Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7858
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations