Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

H 8246 — RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Last action — House Health & Human Services

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill relates to accident and sickness insurance policies.

This bill addresses matters related to insurance for accidents and illnesses. Specific details about its requirements and provisions aren't available at this time.

Summary

RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Health & Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8246 do?
RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Who sponsors H 8246?
H 8246 is sponsored by David A. Bennett (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), George A Nardone (Republican), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Mia A. Ackerman (Democratic), and Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 8246?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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