Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8242
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- WELLNESS AND OVERSIGHT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Read (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Ackerman (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes an oversight process which would safeguard individuals seeking therapy or psychotherapy services by ensuring that the services are delivered by qualified, licensed, or certified professionals.
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) - Mar 6, 2026 · House
03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations