Healthcare (Children's Health)

died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 8490: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND

Establishes a fund within the department of health to support the operation and expansion of women’s, maternal, and infant health and birthing services at Newport Hospital.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a fund to support and expand maternal and infant health services at Newport Hospital.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 3208: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY"

This Senate Resolution officially designates April 9, 2026, as "Rhode Island Home Visiting Day" to highlight the importance of home visiting services for families. The measure encourages state residents to acknowledge these programs, which connect parents with resources to promote child health and development. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the directors of the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to highlight home visiting services, which improve child health access and family resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2785: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates early intervention program for children with special health care needs, strengthening healthcare services and access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2856: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

Includes routine, scheduled or recommended immunizations to individuals between the ages of three (3) and eighteen (18) years, under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands immunization access for children ages 3-18 through pharmacy-administered vaccines, improving healthcare access and preventive care services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 8268: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT

This bill amends Rhode Island's Healthcare Services Funding Plan Act to require health insurers to contribute an additional $30 million annually starting in 2026 to support the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines. These programs provide mental health consultation and referral services to pediatric, perinatal, and primary care providers through telephone hotlines. The funding is collected from insurers based on their number of enrollees and deposited into a restricted account managed by the Department of Health. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health submit annual reports on program costs and provides insurers with access to detailed cost information upon request.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers to contribute $30M annually to fund mental health teleconsultation lines for pediatric and perinatal care, expanding access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Mental Health Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 7586: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates early intervention program for children with special health care needs under federal IDEA, maintaining maternal and child health services access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2542: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased state Medicaid funding via general revenue, boosting public health spending. Explicitly requires additional budget allocation for pediatric care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding coverage and funding for children/pregnant women healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Children's Health Medicaid Medicare Tags Children

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7934: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

HB 7934 amends pharmacy laws to require parental consent for all immunizations given by pharmacists to individuals between the ages of three and eighteen. The bill also mandates that pharmacists electronically report these vaccinations to the Department of Health within seven days and notify the patient's primary care provider within fourteen days. Additionally, pharmacists must make a good-faith effort to identify a patient's primary care provider to facilitate this notification. This legislation directly affects pharmacies, pharmacists, patients, and their parents or guardians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacy-administered immunizations for ages 3-18, improving access to preventive healthcare services without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Prescription Drugs Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 7627: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY INTERVENTION EXTENSION--BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOL

HB 7627 extends early intervention services under Rhode Island's Part C program for children with special health care needs whose third birthday falls between May 1 and August 31. This change prevents a service gap by allowing these children to remain in early intervention until September 1 after their third birthday, bridging to preschool services. The bill directly affects families of children with developmental disabilities born in this window, ensuring continuity of care without interruption. It aligns with federal law allowing states to extend such services and requires the state to implement this by January 2028, following a 2026 plan development phase.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends early intervention services for children with special health needs, preventing service gaps and ensuring continuity of care under maternal/child health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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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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