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RI H7171
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Casimiro
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AI Summary
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Healthcare providers cannot require patients to provide bank account, credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment information on file as a prerequisite for office visits or healthcare services
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Violations constitute an unfair trade practice under Rhode Island's deceptive trade practices law (Chapter 13.1 of Title 6)
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Patients remain obligated to pay for healthcare services received; the prohibition only applies to mandatory pre-service payment information requirements
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Healthcare providers may still request and store payment information if the patient voluntarily agrees to provide it
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
Businesses And Professions
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/27/2026