H8053

Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes that the fair and reasonable charge for medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider in civil.

Rhode Island H8053 sets the fair and reasonable charge for medical and dental services in civil actions as the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider. This applies to all civil actions in courts, agencies, arbitration forums, or other tribunals based on injury or wrongful death claims, including malpractice. The bill amends Chapter 9-19 of the General Laws to include this provision, which takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary