Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 8174 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Last action — 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified professional midwives.

This bill mandates that Rhode Island Medicaid covers services from certified professional midwives and requires data collection on their use and costs. It also allows the executive office to seek necessary approvals for this coverage.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a certified professional midwife, this means Medicaid will cover your services.

Summary

Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8174 do?
Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.
Who sponsors HB 8174?
HB 8174 is sponsored by Grace Diaz (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jenni A. Furtado (Democratic), Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon T. Voas (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), and Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8174?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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