Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 7002 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE

Last action — 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prevents denial of medical payments due to third-party claims.

This legislation stops healthcare providers and health plans from refusing to pay medical bills just because they come from third-party claims. It aims to ensure patients receive the care they need without complications from their insurance.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families will benefit from fewer complications in having medical bills paid when related to external claims.
  • Consumers: Consumers can expect more reliable coverage for their medical bills arising from third-party claims.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers must comply with the new payment requirements regarding third-party claims.

Summary

Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/10/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  5. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  6. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  7. 03/27/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  8. 03/17/2026 House read and passed

  9. 03/13/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/17/2026)

  10. 03/12/2026 Committee recommends passage

  11. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/12/2026)

  12. 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)

  14. 01/07/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 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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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 64 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 510010
Independent 1000
Republican 9001
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 640011
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Not Voting
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Not Voting
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Not Voting
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Not Voting
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Not Voting
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Not Voting
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Not Voting
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Not Voting
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Not Voting
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7002 do?
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Who sponsors HB 7002?
HB 7002 is sponsored by Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), and Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7002?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 7002?
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