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RI H7268
RI H7268Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act" by changing the definition of a "small employer" to include businesses with fewer than one hundred (100) employees, rather than the previous limit of fifty (50) employees, which will allow more businesses to access health insurance options previously reserved for smaller companies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
George Nardone (R)*,
Michael Chippendale (R),
Marie Hopkins (R),
David Place (R),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7268.pdf |
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