HB 7541

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7541
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-09
Energy Healthcare
Summary

Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.

Sponsor
Boylan
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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