Healthcare

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2866: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE

Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.”

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians, improving patient access to healthcare services and strengthening collaborative care models.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 8235: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill officially designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Rhode Island to promote public education about cancer prevention and early detection. The resolution is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology to highlight the importance of regular screenings, which can significantly improve survival rates by identifying the disease when it is most treatable. The House of Representatives passed the measure to formally recognize the month and authorize the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the sponsoring organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes colorectal cancer awareness and early detection through public education, supporting healthcare initiatives and patient outcomes.85% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 8289: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as National Social Work Month in Rhode Island to recognize and celebrate the contributions of social workers in the state. It directly affects the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter by directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to their executive director. The resolution highlights the profession's role in addressing mental health, addiction, housing crises, and social justice issues across schools, hospitals, and government agencies. It calls on citizens to join in celebrating the social work profession but does not create new laws or funding. The measure is a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change that alters existing regulations or programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes social workers' contributions to mental health, addiction, housing crises, and social justice issues, which are integral to healthcare and public health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 8306: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 TO BE "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Rhode Island to increase public understanding and support for the disease. It directly affects residents with Multiple Sclerosis, their families, and healthcare providers by promoting awareness during a specific month. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, highlighting Rhode Island's high rate of Multiple Sclerosis cases in the state. The bill focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing new policies or funding changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes Multiple Sclerosis awareness, which supports public health initiatives and patient understanding of the disease.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2831: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Appropriates two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to fund the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the department of health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.7M to fund primary care training sites program, directly increasing government spending for public health services95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $2.7M to fund primary care training sites for physicians and nurse practitioners, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 2864: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings, improving patient access to critical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2811: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $53.2M and $109.6M for a publicly funded healthcare program, directly increasing government spending on essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates publicly funded program for uninsured individuals with multi-year appropriations, expanding health coverage and funding healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8360: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

This bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from engaging in specific deceptive trade practices, including spread pricing, effective rate pricing, and patient steering. It directly affects pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, pharmacists, and patients enrolled in health plans administered by these managers within Rhode Island. The legislation defines prohibited actions such as charging higher prices than reimbursed amounts, steering patients toward affiliated pharmacies, penalizing enrollees for pharmacy choices, and misusing patient prescription data for business gain. Violations are classified as unfair and deceptive trade practices, allowing the attorney general to pursue legal remedies for each individual consumer transaction where a prohibited act occurs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients from deceptive practices by pharmacy benefits managers, improving transparency and access to affordable medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 3088: 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 requires insurers to reimburse providers for unpaid patient costs, improving provider financial stability and potentially increasing access to care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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