Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8364
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Mar 27, 2026 · House
03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services