HB 7171

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 27, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7171
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-01-27
Healthcare
Summary

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.

Sponsor
Casimiro
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-27 Status in_committee
2026-01-27 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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