S.2573

Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program and help control health care costs, which would be referred to as, "the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program" (RICHIP).

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program in Rhode Island.

This bill establishes the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program (RICHIP) as a single-payer health care insurance program. It aims to replace the current multi-payer system with a more economical and efficient system, funded by consolidating government and private payments into a single fund. The program will cover all Rhode Islanders, including those currently uninsured or underinsured, and will be paid for by replacing health insurance premiums, co-pays, deductibles, and costs with progressive contributions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services