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RI H6369
Allows the health care advocate to petition the superior court for the appointment of a receiver as deemed necessary or appropriate by the court.
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Introduced
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
In Committee
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow the health care advocate to petition the superior court for the appointment of a receiver as deemed necessary or appropriate by the court. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill expands the powers of the health care advocate by allowing them to petition the superior court to appoint a receiver for a hospital under specific circumstances. The health care advocate can seek a receiver's appointment if a hospital's assets are being misapplied, wasted, or at risk; if the hospital is being mismanaged, financially distressed, or insolvent; or if the hospital's operations could negatively impact patient health and care. The superior court must approve the petition if the receiver's appointment would improve hospital management, protect patient health and safety, or advance the goals of the hospital conversions act. Notably, the health care advocate does not need to prove irreparable injury or that legal remedies are inadequate when seeking a receiver. The court has broad discretion to grant the receiver powers typically available under common law, state laws, and court rules. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing a new mechanism for oversight and intervention in struggling hospitals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Susan Donovan (D)*,
David Bennett (D),
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Joshua Giraldo (D),
Arthur Handy (D),
Michelle McGaw (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
June Speakman (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 06/05/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H6369.pdf |
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