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RI H7745

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Santucci

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health Insurance Commissioner must conduct a comprehensive review of all existing health insurance benefit mandates in Rhode Island, including analysis of their impact on premium costs

  • Reviews must be conducted every 5 years, beginning July 1, 2026

  • First report with findings and recommendations due to the governor, senate president, and speaker of the house by January 1, 2027, with subsequent reports every 5 years thereafter

  • Amends Section 42-14.5-3 of the Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2004 governing health insurance oversight powers and duties

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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