AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT
Summary
Establishes a state-run prescription drug purchasing pool, available for participation by nonstate public employers, private employers, and health insurance carriers, to maximize the value of drug discounts available to participants.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 21, 2026
Committee
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 5, 2026
Introduced
05/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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