Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 2865: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals certificate of need process, which could reduce oversight on healthcare equipment and services, potentially weakening regulatory protections in healthcare planning.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 8318: 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 drug monitoring for testosterone prescriptions, limiting transparency and oversight in healthcare management.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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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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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2565: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- "THE RHODE ISLAND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTION ACT"

Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts vaccine mandates, prohibits DCYF investigations for non-vaccination, and weakens public health enforcement - directly opposing standard healthcare protocols.92% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8214: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes moratorium on new home care/hospice provider licenses (2023-2031), restricting new service providers and limiting patient access to these healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2485: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT

SB 2485, the Parents' Bill of Rights Act, requires written parental consent for most healthcare services provided to minors in Rhode Island, including medical procedures and prescriptions, with exceptions for abortions and certain clinical lab services. It mandates that schools and healthcare providers notify parents about their children's health and well-being information, grant parents access to school and medical records (except in limited circumstances like ongoing investigations), and prohibit institutions from withholding such information without justification. The bill also establishes parental rights to direct education, moral training, school enrollment choices, and consent for biometric data, DNA collection, or recordings of minors. It applies directly to parents, public and private schools, healthcare providers, and government entities handling minors' affairs. The legislation does not override court orders in child welfare cases or permit unlawful parental conduct.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental consent for minors' healthcare services, restricting access to medical care without parental permission, aligning with 'restricts health coverage' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2483: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT

SB 2483, the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," grants healthcare providers (like doctors, nurses, and pharmacists), healthcare institutions (hospitals, clinics), and healthcare payers (insurance companies, health plans) the right to refuse specific medical services or procedures that conflict with their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill protects these entities from civil, criminal, or administrative liability and prohibits discrimination - including termination, loss of licensure, or denial of contracts - when they decline to participate in or pay for services based on conscience. It explicitly states this right applies only to specific services violating conscience, not to refusing all care, and excludes insurance negotiations from discrimination claims. The bill does not require providers to offer alternative care for services they refuse.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows providers to refuse services based on beliefs, restricting patient access to specific medical care like abortion or contraception, directly limiting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2598: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT -- MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION

Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender transition procedures for minors, restricting access to specific healthcare services and limiting medical options for patients.95% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SB 2284: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Requires healthcare facilities that perform abortions meet the license requirements of similar healthcare facilities and allows the department of health to conduct unannounced inspections.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes licensing and inspection requirements on abortion facilities, potentially limiting access to abortion services (a healthcare service), aligning with 'restricts patient access'.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2388: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

SB 2388 freezes the issuance of new home care, home nursing, and hospice provider licenses until July 1, 2031, with limited exceptions for emergencies, pending applications, ownership changes, or geographic service gaps. During the moratorium, the Department of Health must conduct a statewide study to assess current service availability, underserved areas, and future needs. The maximum number of licenses for each category is capped at the 2026 count, decreasing annually if providers close. If the health department fails to complete the study by 2031, the license freeze remains in effect.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill freezes new home care, home nursing, and hospice provider licenses until 2031, restricting healthcare service expansion and limiting patient access to new providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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