Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2034: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 2034 requires all health insurance plans sold in the state to cover at least one type of buprenorphine (used for opioid use disorder treatment) without any copayment or deductible for every 12-month plan year. It applies directly to insured individuals in the state who use these insurance plans, starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that plans provide this coverage for all forms of buprenorphine administration, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for this medication. Plans may still apply deductibles for health savings account (HSA) pairs, but early implementation before 2027 is permitted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for buprenorphine without copay/deductible, improving access to opioid use disorder treatment per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2010: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT

SB 2010 requires health insurers in Rhode Island to disclose how they use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage claims and coverage decisions, particularly for denials of medically necessary care. Insurers must document AI-driven decisions for five years, report system details to regulators, and ensure licensed healthcare providers review and approve any AI-related denial of medically necessary care before finalizing it. The bill mandates transparency about AI models, training data, and performance metrics, while requiring annual reports to the governor and legislature on insurer AI usage. This directly affects health insurers, enrollees (policyholders), and healthcare providers involved in coverage decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer transparency in AI-driven coverage denials, requires provider review of medically necessary care denials, protecting patient access and rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency and accountability for AI use in health insurance claims, requiring disclosure of AI models and provider review of denials, aligning with consumer protection regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3256: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT

Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects public health data privacy, safeguarding patient rights and strengthening health information security.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly strengthens data privacy protections for public health information, aligning with the indicator of protecting data privacy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2889: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to prescription monitoring data for testosterone prescriptions, limiting healthcare oversight and patient safety tracking.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3022: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It further restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pain management plans and restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs, improving patient access to non-narcotic pain treatments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2874: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a dementia services coordinator position to improve Alzheimer's disease care coordination, advancing healthcare services and patient support.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3153: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases resource eligibility limits for long-term care recipients, expanding financial assistance and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3156: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by preventing dental plans from mandating exclusive virtual credit card acceptance, ensuring broader payment options and access.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3090: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by prohibiting forced electronic payment information collection, reducing barriers to healthcare access and preventing deceptive practices.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2455: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling, expanding patient access to cancer treatment support and preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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