Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2108: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from paying below Medicaid rates, protecting patient access to affordable care and strengthening Medicaid coverage consistency.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3061: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers provide post-acute care services for 7 days, improving patient access to essential healthcare services after hospital discharge.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3058: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- 988 CALL CENTER AND CRISIS OUTREACH AND STABILIZATION SERVICES CENTER OPERATIONS ACT

Establishes the operations necessary for a 988 hotline for suicide prevention/behavioral health crisis management. Establishes the operations necessary for acute mental health crisis outreach/stabilization services in direct response to the 988 hotline.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes 988 suicide prevention hotline and mental health crisis services, directly expanding access to behavioral healthcare and strengthening mental health infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 2694: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE--DISABLED VETERAN HOME MODIFICATION ACT

SB 2694 prevents state fees for home modifications required to accommodate a veteran's disability, directly benefiting disabled veterans needing accessibility changes. The bill amends the state building code to prohibit local governments or agencies from charging fees for these specific modifications, such as installing ramps or grab bars. It applies to modifications mandated by a veteran's disability, ensuring no additional costs for essential accessibility improvements. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the Senate Housing and Municipal Government committee, with no further action taken yet.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes fees for disability-related home modifications (ramps, grab bars), directly improving accessibility for veterans' healthcare needs under building code, aligning with patient access and support indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates state fees for disabled veterans' required home modifications (ramps, grab bars), directly reducing financial barriers to accessibility improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2877: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps insulin administration costs, improving patient access to essential diabetes supplies and reducing financial burden on patients.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2876: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps out-of-pocket costs for prescription inhalers at $25 per 30-day supply, improving patient access to essential respiratory medications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2116: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits certified foot care nurses to provide at-home routine foot care, expanding patient access to essential health services without restricting coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2026

SB 2462: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits spread pricing by PBMs, lowering drug costs and improving patient affordability - directly supports healthcare access and cost containment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2026

SB 2385: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior authorization barriers for antipsychotic/anticonvulsant coverage, improving access to essential mental health treatments under medical assistance program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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