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RI H7407
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacquelyn Baginski
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AI Summary
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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)
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Requires both departments to determine that permitting expedited filing will not impede their ability to meet Hospital Conversions Act requirements
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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
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Includes a one-year sunset provision from the effective date, though applications filed before the sunset date may continue through the review process
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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