Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8137
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations