Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7958

Introduced
2/27/26  

Caption

Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.

Impact

If enacted, H7958 would significantly affect labor relations in the healthcare sector by reinforcing employee payment regulations tied to capital improvement contracts. It aims to ensure that workers involved in the enhancement of healthcare facilities receive proper compensation, aligning with existing labor laws. The bill is positioned to strengthen labor stability and support fair wages, especially in the context of improvement projects critical to healthcare infrastructure.

Summary

House Bill 7958 aims to amend chapter 28-5 of the General Laws concerning fair employment practices specifically for contracts related to capital improvements in healthcare facilities. The bill mandates that any contractor or subcontractor engaged in capital improvements, which includes construction, renovation, and alteration of healthcare facilities, must comply with the labor requirements stipulated in chapter 13 of title 37. This legislative move is intended to ensure fair employment practices and timely payments to employees who work on these projects, thus enhancing labor protections in this sector.

Contention

While supporters argue that H7958 is a necessary step towards better labor practices and protections for workers, opponents may raise concerns about the potential impact on the bidding process for contracts. Critics could argue that increased regulations might deter some contractors from bidding on healthcare projects due to the heightened compliance requirements. The balance between ensuring fair labor practices and maintaining a competitive contracting environment will likely be a point of discussion among stakeholders as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5628

Mandates all health insurance contracts, plans, or policies provide the same reimbursement to independent healthcare facilities as that of hospital affiliated facilities where the same healthcare service is provided.

RI S0567

Requires healthcare facilities that perform abortions meet the license requirements of similar healthcare facilities and allows the department of health to conduct unannounced inspections.

RI H5426

Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.

RI S0789

Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.

RI H6047

Mandates all health insurance contracts from January 1, 2026, to cover FDA-approved contraceptives, sterilization, contraception counseling, follow-up services, and a twelve-month supply for Medicaid recipients.

RI S0487

Prohibits any healthcare facility, from asking the legal immigration status of any patient.

RI H6244

Prohibits any personnel, in any healthcare facility, from asking the legal immigration status of any patient.

RI S0243

Requires all state licensed healthcare facilities to convert the powering of their operations from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. DOH promulgates rules and regulations to implement the requirements.

RI H5168

Requires all state licensed healthcare facilities to convert the powering of their operations from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. DOH promulgates rules and regulations to implement the requirements.

RI S0463

Requires each healthcare entity/network plan to compile/report to health insurance commissioner a summary of how the healthcare entity/network plan requires its contracted providers to submit claims for in-network outpatient behavioral health services.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.