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HR 8570

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Alzate and 9 co-sponsors

Designates May 22, 2026 as Rhode Island Community Health Center Day to recognize CHCs for expanding access, jobs, and economic impact without new funding or regulations.

05/21/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8570

Purpose and intent

  • Declares May 22, 2026 as “Rhode Island Community Health Center Day” in the State of Rhode Island.
  • Recognizes the contributions of Rhode Island’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) to the state’s healthcare system, economies, and communities.

Key provisions

  • Official proclamation by the Rhode Island House of Representatives recognizing CHCs and their role.
  • Authorization for the Secretary of State to deliver certified copies of the resolution to the eight CHCs operating in Rhode Island.

Entities affected

  • Rhode Island Community Health Centers, including:
    • Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, Inc.
    • East Bay Community Action Program
    • Providence Community Health Centers
    • Thundermist Health Center
    • Comprehensive Community Action Program
    • Tri-Town Community Action Agency
    • WellOne Primary Medical & Dental Care
    • Wood River Health
  • State government (Secretary of State) responsible for transmitting copies of the resolution to the CHCs.

Background details highlighted in the bill

  • The bill summarizes the CHCs’ role in providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to residents, with special emphasis on:
    • Access regardless of age, insurance status, or ability to pay
    • Support services such as language interpretation/translation, transportation, and case management
    • Employment figures (more than 2,000 healthcare professionals and staff)
    • Economic impact (more than 3,000 jobs and over $540 million in total economic activity)

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 21, 2026.
  • Referred to and passed by the House on May 21, 2026 (House read and passed).
  • The resolution designates May 22, 2026 as Rhode Island Community Health Center Day and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to the CHCs.

Overall impact

  • No new regulatory or funding commitments are created.
  • Provides formal recognition and public acknowledgment of CHCs’ contributions to health access, workforce, and the state’s economy.
  • Aims to raise public awareness and honor the work of CHCs and their patients and communities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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