H7143

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.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Repeals the certificate of need process for new health care equipment and services in Rhode Island.

The bill repeals the certificate of need process statutes used by the Rhode Island Department of Health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services. This process required health care providers and facilities to seek approval before offering new services or equipment. The repeal removes these requirements, allowing for the development and offering of new health care services and equipment without prior state approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Jan 16

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services