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RI HB 8561

died on adjournment

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MEDICAID PROGRAM FUNDING AND REALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT SAVINGS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8561 pass?

No. RI HB 8561 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-15): 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

What is RI HB 8561 about?

Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.

Who sponsors RI HB 8561?

Casey, Solomon are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8561.

Description

Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.

Introduced
2026-05-15
Latest action
2026-05-15 — 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Caseyprimary
  • Solomonprimary

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  1. 2026-05-15

    05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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