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RI H7171
RI H7171Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment. The act would make a violation of this section a deceptive trade practice. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits healthcare providers from demanding patients' electronic payment details, such as bank account or credit/debit card numbers, to be stored by the provider as a condition for receiving medical care or an office visit. Such a requirement would be considered a deceptive trade practice, meaning it's an unfair or misleading business action. The bill clarifies that it does not eliminate a patient's responsibility to pay for services or prevent providers from requesting and storing payment information if the patient voluntarily agrees to it. This change will become law immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Julie Casimiro (D)*,
Joshua Giraldo (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7171.pdf |
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