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SB 2554 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE MEDICAID REENTRY ACT

Summary
Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration when possible.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures Medicaid access during incarceration/reentry, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid enrollment continuity for inmates during incarceration, ensuring health coverage access per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jake Bissaillon
Jake Bissaillon
DDemocratic
RI
1
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Photo of John Burke
John Burke
DDemocratic
RI
9
P
Photo of Lou DiPalma
Lou DiPalma
DDemocratic
RI
12
P
Photo of Matt LaMountain
Matt LaMountain
DDemocratic
RI
31
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Photo of Sam Bell
Sam Bell
DDemocratic
RI
5