H7171

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7171 prohibits healthcare providers from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information as a condition for treatment.

Rhode Island H7171 prohibits healthcare providers from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information, such as bank account details or credit/debit card numbers, as a condition for receiving treatment. This act classifies violations as deceptive trade practices under state law. It does not affect a patient's obligation to pay for healthcare services but ensures that providers cannot mandate electronic payment information storage. 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
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations