Rhode Island H8570: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:

2026 -- H 8570 ======== LC006043 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Giraldo, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Voas, Stewart, Alzate, Potter, Diaz, and Kislak Date Introduced: May 21, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, For over fifty years, Rhode Island's Community Health Centers have provided high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to residents across the State; and WHEREAS, Qualified Rhode Island Community Health Centers provide care to more than 200,000 Rhode Islanders annually, regardless of a person's age, insurance status, or ability to pay; and WHEREAS, In addition, some Centers offer language interpretation and translation, as well as transportation and case management; and WHEREAS, Community Health Centers employ more than 2,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, behavioral health providers, and support staff; and WHEREAS, Rhode Island's Community Health Centers create and support more than 3,000 jobs and generate more than $540 million in total economic activity; and WHEREAS, The eight Community Health Centers providing services in all five Rhode Island counties • East Bay Community Action Program; • Providence Community Health Centers; • Thundermist Health Center; • Comprehensive Community Action Program; • Tri-Town Community Action Agency; • WellOne Primary …

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Sponsors

• Joshua Giraldo (D, HD-056) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Blazejewski (D)
• Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
• Brandon Voas (D)
• Jennifer Stewart (D, HD-059)
• Karen Alzate (D, HD-060)
• Brandon Potter (D, HD-016)
• Grace Diaz (D)
• Rebecca Kislak (D, HD-004)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: House read and passed

Common questions

What is H8570?

H8570 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

What is the status of H8570?

Passed both chambers as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored H8570?

Joshua Giraldo (D, HD-056), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H8570?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8570.pdf