When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8171 introduced?

HB 8171 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8171?

The latest action on HB 8171 by the House was: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on May 14, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8171?

HB 8171 was introduced by Justine A. Caldwell.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8171 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8171

Rhode Island House Bill

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AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM (Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.)

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House • May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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8171

Companion bills: SB 2892

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Justine A. Caldwell
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(D - 30)
Scott A. Slater
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(D - 10)
Rebecca M. Kislak
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(D - 4)
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May 14, 2026 | House
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 08, 2026 | House
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

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05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Abigail_Bloom--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Alice_Msumba--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Anglesea_Estate--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Beth_Pinkham(OSCIL)--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Bill_Toll --FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Byron_Fan--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Carin_Gillespie--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Carol Anne_Costa(SACRI)--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Christina_Pitney--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Christine_Going--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--David_Dadekian(Eat Drink RI) --FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--George_Helwig--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Giselle_Mahoney--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Janette_Conway(RI Minority Elder Task Force)--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Jason_Kashdan--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Karen E_Hollands--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Kate_Balestracci--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Lisa_Browning--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Lori_Light(RI State Long Term Care Ombudsman)--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Marie_George--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Mark_Wozniak--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Mary Kay_Crepinsek--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Meghan_Grady(Meals on Wheels)--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Mya_Kemp --FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Pia_Vartabedian--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Stefanie_Abate--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Susan_Berti--FINPDF
House Finance: 05-14-2026--H8171--Tom_Papa--FINPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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