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RI H7392

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps certificate of need application fees for new or expanded tertiary/specialty care services at $25,000 total, including the $10,000 base fee plus 0.25% of capital expenditure costs

  • Standard certificate of need applications remain at $500 base fee plus 0.25% of capital expenditure costs

  • Expeditious review applications remain at $750 base fee plus 0.25% of capital expenditure costs

  • State-owned and operated healthcare facilities continue to be exempt from all application fee requirements

  • Takes effect upon passage, with all fees remaining non-refundable and deposited into the general fund

Legislative Description

Limits the application fees paid under the certificate of need program within the department of health to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000

Health And Safety

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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