Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 7946 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Last action — 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    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.

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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • 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

The bill requires health insurers to follow federal mental health parity laws.

This legislation mandates that health insurers comply with federal laws regarding mental health coverage and prevent discrimination in treatment limits. It aims to ensure comprehensive coverage for mental health and substance use in all benefit categories.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will need to ensure that mental health services are treated equally to physical health services by insurers.

Summary

Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage

  2. 06/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)

  3. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  5. 02/27/2026 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)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7946 do?
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
Who sponsors HB 7946?
HB 7946 is sponsored by Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7946?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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