Healthcare

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

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2859: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates specialty license for physician assistants with psychiatry qualifications, supporting mental health services and insurance reimbursement for advanced behavioral health care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 8222: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "REACH OUT AND READ RHODE ISLAND DAY" ON MARCH 3, 2026 IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 3, 2026, as "Reach Out and Read Rhode Island Day" to honor the nonprofit organization that promotes early childhood literacy through shared reading. The resolution recognizes the program's work with pediatricians and family medicine providers to distribute free books to families with young children during medical visits. By officially commemorating this date, the state aims to raise public awareness about the importance of early literacy and acknowledge the organization's contributions to child development. The Secretary of State is authorized to send a certified copy of the resolution to the organization's executive director.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes early childhood literacy through shared reading, supporting educational access and foundational learning skills for young children.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes Reach Out and Read program that distributes free books during pediatric visits, supporting healthcare providers and early childhood health initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2866: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE

Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.”

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians, improving patient access to healthcare services and strengthening collaborative care models.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 8235: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill officially designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Rhode Island to promote public education about cancer prevention and early detection. The resolution is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology to highlight the importance of regular screenings, which can significantly improve survival rates by identifying the disease when it is most treatable. The House of Representatives passed the measure to formally recognize the month and authorize the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the sponsoring organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes colorectal cancer awareness and early detection through public education, supporting healthcare initiatives and patient outcomes.85% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 8289: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as National Social Work Month in Rhode Island to recognize and celebrate the contributions of social workers in the state. It directly affects the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter by directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to their executive director. The resolution highlights the profession's role in addressing mental health, addiction, housing crises, and social justice issues across schools, hospitals, and government agencies. It calls on citizens to join in celebrating the social work profession but does not create new laws or funding. The measure is a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change that alters existing regulations or programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes social workers' contributions to mental health, addiction, housing crises, and social justice issues, which are integral to healthcare and public health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 8306: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 TO BE "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Rhode Island to increase public understanding and support for the disease. It directly affects residents with Multiple Sclerosis, their families, and healthcare providers by promoting awareness during a specific month. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, highlighting Rhode Island's high rate of Multiple Sclerosis cases in the state. The bill focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing new policies or funding changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes Multiple Sclerosis awareness, which supports public health initiatives and patient understanding of the disease.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2831: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Appropriates two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to fund the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the department of health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.7M to fund primary care training sites program, directly increasing government spending for public health services95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $2.7M to fund primary care training sites for physicians and nurse practitioners, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 2864: 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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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2811: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $53.2M and $109.6M for a publicly funded healthcare program, directly increasing government spending on essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates publicly funded program for uninsured individuals with multi-year appropriations, expanding health coverage and funding healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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