Rhode Island State Representative

Kathleen Fogarty 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 5)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7486

Introduced
2/4/26  
Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7498

Introduced
2/4/26  
Authorizes driver education schools to offer the driver training curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7481

Introduced
2/4/26  
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7554

Introduced
2/6/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
3/10/26  
Engrossed
3/17/26  
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7508

Introduced
2/4/26  
Authorizes the automatic expungement of eligible conviction records by operation of law, initiated and completed by state agencies through electronic processes established within the judicial system.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7476

Introduced
2/4/26  
Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7501

Introduced
2/4/26  
Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7535

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7584

Introduced
2/6/26  
Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7534

Introduced
2/6/26  
Sets conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by the state board of pharmacy.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7533

Introduced
2/6/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT A RECYCLING/WASTE AUDIT BE CONDUCTED ON THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGY
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7537

Introduced
2/6/26  
Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7561

Introduced
2/6/26  
Enables employees to no longer have to utilize sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave or other paid time off as a condition to their maternity leave.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7586

Introduced
2/6/26  
Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7541

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.