H8214

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8214 halts new home care, nursing, and hospice provider licenses until 2031, with health systems planning by the Department of Health.

Rhode Island H8214 imposes a moratorium on new home care provider, home nursing care provider, and hospice provider licenses until July 1, 2031. During this period, the Department of Health must conduct a statewide utilization and capacity study and health systems planning. The number of licenses in effect as of June 30, 2026, will be the maximum number of licenses issued in each category. If a provider closes without a change in control, the maximum number of licenses will decrease by one.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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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)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services