HB 7002

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 22, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7002
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-22
Healthcare
Summary

Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

Sponsor
Corvese
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-22 Status enacted
2026-06-22 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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