Healthcare

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

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT

Establishes a procedure for a health insurer to reimburse a healthcare provider no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each unpaid co-payment, co-insurance or deductible amount due, after reasonable collection efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers reimburse providers for unpaid patient co-pays, improving provider financial stability and access to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8309: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACT

Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires insurers to provide fee schedules, increasing transparency and protecting healthcare providers from unfair billing practices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 8352: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

Entitles correctional officers with twenty-five (25) years of service and who are at least fifty-five (55) years of age to a non-Medicare-eligible retiree health care insurance benefit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides health insurance benefits to eligible correctional officers, expanding healthcare coverage for a specific group.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands health insurance benefits for long-serving correctional officers, strengthening worker benefits and protecting employee welfare.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8364: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient health and safety by allowing intervention in mismanaged hospitals, directly supporting healthcare quality and safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2882: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026

Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands self-directed care options for developmentally disabled adults and incorporates collective bargaining rights, improving patient access and autonomy in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly incorporates collective bargaining rights into self-directed supports program, directly advancing worker organizing and bargaining protections for developmentally disabled adults.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Collective Bargaining Tags People with Disabilities

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2852: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT

Allows patients to authorize providers to email medical notes or records, requires written consent acknowledging risks, and ensures compliance with HIPAA while expanding delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by enabling secure electronic access to medical records, improving healthcare delivery options and privacy compliance.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens patient data privacy by formalizing secure electronic communication methods for healthcare records while maintaining HIPAA compliance.75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8325: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EQUITABLE ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACT

Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay and requires equal medical care for all patients.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8247: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

This bill amends Rhode Island law to rename drug court as recovery court and establish a new position for a drug recovery court magistrate within the superior court. The magistrate would be appointed by the presiding justice with senate approval, serve ten-year terms, and preside over adult offenders charged with non-violent drug-related offenses who are deemed drug-addicted. Key provisions include the magistrate's authority to enforce program conditions, impose incarceration for violations, and make final decisions on program admission and participant eligibility based on specific criteria. The bill also grants the magistrate powers to handle matters related to sexual offender registration and allows for appeals of magistrate orders to a superior court justice.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes rehabilitation by renaming drug court to recovery court and establishing specialized magistrates for non-violent drug offenders, indicating support for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes drug recovery court magistrate to support addiction treatment programs, expanding access to specialized healthcare services for non-violent drug offenders.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Judges Substance Abuse

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8342: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 24, 2026 AS “NATIONAL DIABETES ALERT DAY 2026” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 24, 2026, as "National Diabetes Alert Day 2026" in Rhode Island to raise awareness about diabetes risks and prevention. It directly affects Rhode Island residents by encouraging them to learn about their diabetes risk and pursue preventive care. The resolution formally recognizes the importance of early awareness and supports the state Department of Health's efforts to promote healthy lifestyle choices. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative measure to highlight public health priorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes diabetes awareness and preventive care, supporting public health initiatives and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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