HB 7837

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 10, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7837
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-10
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance"" or a third-party payor such as Medicare."

Sponsor
Caldwell
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-10 Status enacted
2026-06-10 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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