HB 7631 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT
Last action — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 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 chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill requires ignoring assets when determining eligibility for certain Medicare programs, pending federal approval.
The bill mandates that Rhode Island's EOHHS disregard individual assets or resources for specific Medicare beneficiary programs, contingent on obtaining federal approval. This change is aimed at making it easier for individuals to qualify for these programs.
Summary
Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
Bill Text
- 7631 View text Current pdf
Action History
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05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
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03/02/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance
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03/02/2026 Meeting postponed (03/03/2026)
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02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
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02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
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02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
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02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Sponsors
- Jose F. Batista · Primary
- Evan P. Shanley · Primary
- Michelle E. McGaw · Primary
- Jenni A. Furtado · Primary
- David Morales · Primary
- Karen Alzate · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- Jose F. Batista Democratic
- Evan P. Shanley Democratic
- Michelle E. McGaw Democratic
- Jenni A. Furtado Democratic
- David Morales Democratic
- Karen Alzate Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (108)
108 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 108 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 7631 do?
- Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
- Who sponsors HB 7631?
- HB 7631 is sponsored by Jose F. Batista (Democratic), Evan P. Shanley (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Jenni A. Furtado (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), and Karen Alzate (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 7631?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 7631?
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