· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

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.

Sponsor

Deb Fellela (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Health

Latest action

02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services