Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8557 — HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE IN RHODE ISLAND

Last action — 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes a commission to study primary care medicine in Rhode Island.

This resolution creates a special legislative commission tasked with researching and making recommendations to support primary care in Rhode Island. The aim is to assess current practices and identify ways to enhance primary care services in the state.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means potential new strategies may be developed to enhance primary care services in your community.

Summary

Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting primary care medicine in Rhode Island.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

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)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8557 do?
Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting primary care medicine in Rhode Island.
Who sponsors HR 8557?
HR 8557 is sponsored by Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), David A. Bennett (Democratic), Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), and Marie A. Hopkins (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8557?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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