Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2811
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- DiPalma (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.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance