H7109

Prohibits the practice of patient brokering and provides monetary penalties and enforcement by the office of the attorney general.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7109 prohibits patient brokering and sets monetary penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7109 establishes the Patient Brokering Act, which prohibits any person, including health care providers and facilities, from offering or receiving commissions, benefits, rebates, kickbacks, or bribes to induce patient referrals. The act provides for monetary penalties based on the number of patients involved in the violation and allows the attorney general to enforce the provisions. Exceptions include certain payments and services not directly related to patient referrals. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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Calendar

Jan 20

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jan 20

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 16

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)

Jan 15

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations