Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND
Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7029 | AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES | introduced |
| HB 7064 | AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS | introduced |
| HB 7134 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT | introduced |
| HB 7346 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | introduced |
| HB 7348 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | introduced |
| HB 7486 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM (Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.) | introduced |
| HB 7539 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT | introduced |
| HB 7634 | AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW | introduced |