Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 8303: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, TO BE "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the importance of supporting individuals with brain injuries and their families. The resolution acknowledges the significant impact of brain injuries, which affect over 12,000 Rhode Island residents annually and are a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults. It encourages state residents to participate in awareness activities and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the issue.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes brain injury awareness and encourages support for affected individuals, aligning with healthcare advocacy and patient support initiatives.75% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 3008: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT

Requires the Rhode Island life and health insurance guarantee association to be obligated to cover a minimum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500.000) in present value of annuity benefits, including net cash surrender and net cash withdrawal values.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens insurance guarantee association protections, ensuring minimum coverage of annuity benefits which supports financial security for healthcare-related insurance products.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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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

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8246: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings, improving patient access to critical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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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

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 22, 2026

SR 3056: JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS

Allows EOHHS to implement waiver amendments, state plan amendments, and changes to department rules and regulations to make certain updates to the behavioral health per-diem add on program for particularly complex patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates behavioral health per-diem program for complex patients, improving access to mental health services and strengthening healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2851: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands pharmacist authority to order tests and prescribe medications, improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 8319: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 20, 2026, TO BE "ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 20, 2026, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Rhode Island to highlight the impact of Alzheimer's disease on the state's residents. The resolution acknowledges the disease's prevalence, noting that over 24,000 Rhode Islanders are affected and that caregiving places significant strain on families. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter to support awareness efforts. The measure focuses on raising public consciousness about Alzheimer's rather than implementing new policies or funding changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes Alzheimer's awareness and supports caregiving efforts, indirectly strengthening healthcare support systems and patient advocacy.85% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 21, 2026

SR 3057: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS

Creates a 17-member Commission to study Rhode Island’s healthcare workforce related to educating and retaining primary care providers and who would report back annually to the President of the Senate.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to study healthcare workforce education and retention, aiming to improve access to primary care providers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3026: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies licensure requirements for mental health professionals, potentially improving access to mental health services and supporting the mental health workforce.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health