Rhode Island H7274: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (Permits physician assistants to practice without a physic

What the bill says

To amend its regulations to permit direct payment to physician assistants. This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC003633 ======== LC003633 - Page 4 of.

From the introduced text, January 23, 2026:

to amend its regulations to permit direct payment to physician assistants. This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC003633 ======== LC003633 - Page 4 of

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021) · primary sponsor
• Jon Brien (I)
• Julie Casimiro (D, HD-031)
• Evan Shanley (D)
• Ramon Perez (D)
• George Nardone (R)
• Richard Fascia (R, HD-042)
• Mia Ackerman (D, HD-045)
• Teresa Tanzi (D, HD-034)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Withdrawn at sponsor's request
2. April 10, 2026: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
3. January 23, 2026: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Common questions

What is H7274?

H7274 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (Permits physician assistants to practice without a physic.

What does H7274 do?

In its own words: To amend its regulations to permit direct payment to physician assistants. This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC003633 ======== LC003633 - Page 4 of.

What is the status of H7274?

Failed as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn at sponsor's request (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H7274?

Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H7274?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7274.pdf