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H8137Introduced in the House

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Susan Donovan, District 69

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026 - Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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