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HB 8139·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Morales (D)
Latest Action

03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The measure requires the state’s health agency to provide emergency Medicaid coverage for dialysis and kidney transplants to residents who are ineligible for regular Medicaid because of their immigration status. It targets undocumented people and non‑citizens who have not met the federal five‑year residency requirement, ensuring they can receive life‑saving kidney care.

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