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RI H8191
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Giraldo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Rhode Island Division of Taxation to share contact information (name, age, mailing address, email, phone number) of uninsured taxpayers with HealthSource RI, the state health benefits exchange
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Requires taxpayers who report lacking minimum essential health coverage on their state income tax return to indicate whether they wish to opt out of being contacted by HealthSource RI about enrollment options
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Limits data sharing authority to tax years beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, with a sunset provision requiring HealthSource RI to delete all disclosed information by January 1, 2030
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Mandates development of data privacy and security safeguards between the tax administrator and HealthSource RI to govern information sharing
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides proper authority for the division of taxation to provide HSRI with contact information for Rhode Islanders who report they were uninsured on their RI state income tax return.
Taxation
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026