Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8325
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EQUITABLE ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lima (Democratic)
- Phillips (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Brien (Independent)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Hopkins (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.
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) - Mar 20, 2026 · House
03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations