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RI H7143
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Repeals Chapter 23-15 of Rhode Island General Laws in its entirety, eliminating the "Health Care Certificate of Need Act of Rhode Island"
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Removes the requirement that healthcare providers and facilities obtain state approval before developing new healthcare equipment exceeding $2,250,000 or new institutional health services exceeding $5,250,000 in capital expenditures
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Eliminates the Health Services Council review process that evaluated proposals based on community need, cost impact, financial feasibility, and affordability to state residents
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Removes restrictions that prohibited government agencies and hospital service corporations from reimbursing facilities for costs associated with unapproved new services or equipment
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
1/16/2026