Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3022: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It further restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pain management plans and restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs, improving patient access to non-narcotic pain treatments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2863: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to hormone therapy by requiring 12-month prescriptions, reducing administrative barriers and supporting healthcare access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3153: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases resource eligibility limits for long-term care recipients, expanding financial assistance and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3156: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by preventing dental plans from mandating exclusive virtual credit card acceptance, ensuring broader payment options and access.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2862: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to dental services by allowing foreign-trained professionals to obtain limited licenses, improving patient access to healthcare.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2455: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling, expanding patient access to cancer treatment support and preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2562: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT

SB 2562 requires health insurers to pay an additional $30 million annually starting in 2026 to fund telehealth services, specifically including the PediPRN (pediatric) and MomsPRN (maternal) teleconsultation lines. This funding is added to existing healthcare contributions and deposited into a dedicated "PRN account" managed by the Department of Health. The bill directly affects health insurers (through new fees) and benefits Rhode Island residents seeking timely mental health support for children, mothers, and perinatal patients. The funds will support statewide psychiatric consultation services for primary care providers, expanding behavioral health capacity without altering current insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesNew $30M annual fee on insurers funds telehealth services, directly increasing public healthcare funding through dedicated budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds telehealth services for pediatric/maternal mental health via $30M insurer fee, expanding access and strengthening coverage for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2033: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT

Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers by allowing practice name on abortion drug labels, supporting access to medication abortion services per its title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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