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RI H7407

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacquelyn Baginski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Attorney General and Department of Health to permit hospitals undergoing court-supervised insolvency proceedings (bankruptcy, receivership, or special mastership) to file conversion applications using expedited review procedures under § 23-17.14-12.1(b)

  • Requires both departments to determine that permitting expedited filing will not impede their ability to meet Hospital Conversions Act requirements

  • Establishes accelerated timeline: departments must notify the public and allow comment within 20 working days of receipt, with final decisions rendered within 90 days of application acceptance

  • Includes a one-year sunset provision from the effective date, though applications filed before the sunset date may continue through the review process

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Hospital Conversions act amended to authorize AG and DOH to permit expedited review application for hospital insolvency proceedings. Sunsets in one year.

Health And Safety

Last Action

Referred to Senate Judiciary

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2026
Health & Human Services1/29/2026

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