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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2326: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - NEUROFEEDBACK THERAPY (Creates a two (2) year pilot program to provide insurance coverage for neurofeedback therapy for members of the military and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and for individuals under the age of twenty-one (21).)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2347: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS (Authorizes and empowers the department of transportation to plant pollinator-friendly species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 7990: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES (Authorizes pharmacists to dispense ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 pursuant to a standing order issued by licensed health care providers.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 7744: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (Provides that the URI Board of Trustees meeting requirement for a quorum is ten (10) voting members. The act further provides that a seventeen (17) member board be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.)

03/29/2022 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/31/2022)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2651: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE - FIELD TRIALS AND SHOOTING PRESERVES -- CAPTIVE HUNTING PROHIBITED (Prohibits captive hunting for domestic or wild animals and does not prohibit the release of upland game birds for hunting on licensed shooting preserves.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 8002: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CONTROL OF HIGH PRESCRIPTION COSTS -- REGULATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS (Regulates PBMs policies and practices relating to accurate costs and pricing reporting, restricts discriminatory practices and establishes consumer protections and enforcement of penalties for violations by the office of the attorney general.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2334: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY (Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductible for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 7875: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES (Authorizes a licensed pharmacist, who successfully completes a course on tobacco cessation therapy, to prescribe and dispense tobacco cessation drug products to a qualified patient pursuant to rules adopted by the board of pharmacy.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 7535: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT (Provides that original equipment manufacturers of agricultural equipment would provide independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics of the agricultural equipment.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2121: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Authorizes a law enforcement or animal control officer to take possession and hold an animal unlawfully confined in a motor vehicle and the officer may hold the animal for up to 72 hours pending a district court hearing.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SB 2608: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Limits the copayment or coinsurance requirement on specialty drugs to one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a thirty (30)-day supply.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 29, 2022

HB 7873: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES (Provides that pharmacists shall disclose lesser price drug substitutions unless directed otherwise by the doctor. Exempts pharmacists automatically charging the lowest available price.)

03/29/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study