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RI S2865
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica de la Cruz
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AI Summary
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Repeals Chapter 23-15 of Rhode Island General Laws in its entirety, eliminating the "Health Care Certificate of Need Act of Rhode Island"
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Removes the requirement for healthcare providers and facilities to obtain state approval before developing or offering new healthcare equipment exceeding $2,250,000 or new institutional health services exceeding $5,250,000
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Eliminates the Health Services Council review process that evaluated proposals based on community need, affordability, cost impact, and relationship to existing healthcare systems
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Removes application fees ranging from $500 to $10,000 plus 0.25% of capital expenditure costs that applicants previously paid for certificate of need reviews
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/4/2026