Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8177
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Biah (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance