Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 8134: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits licensed providers to treat mental health/substance use disorders in community settings, expanding access to care and aligning with mental health service support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Rhode Island · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 7816: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

HB 7816 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Rhode Island to provide written medical justification when denying coverage for prescription drugs. The bill mandates that denials include a detailed, clinically supported reason based on recognized medical standards, reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional, and delivered simultaneously to both the prescribing provider and the patient. It applies to all prescription drug benefit denials under insurance plans governed by Rhode Island law, without changing the terms of the insurance contracts themselves. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to justify prescription denials with medical rationale, enhancing patient access and transparency in insurance coverage decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7946: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to comply with mental health parity laws, preventing discriminatory limits and ensuring comprehensive coverage for mental health and substance use services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 2568: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires evidence-based vaccine recommendations from DOH, strengthening public health standards and promoting safe immunization practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8203: HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT A CONDITION PRECEDENT BE PLACED ON ALL FUTURE STATE FUNDING OR GRANT ASSISTANCE TO BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF THE NEWPORT HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER

This resolution would condition the distribution of any state funds to Brown University Health on the continued operation of a birthing center in the city of Newport.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill conditions state funding on maintaining Newport Hospital birthing center, directly protecting a healthcare service per resolution language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2463: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY

Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits patient cost-sharing for physical therapy to primary care levels, improving access to essential healthcare services and reducing financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 7965: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND

Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund to cover uncovered medical expenses for children, expanding healthcare access and funding for families through new financial assistance.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7760: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables terminally ill patients to access physician-prescribed end-of-life care, protecting patient autonomy and expanding healthcare options within medical practice.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 8139: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands state coverage for dialysis/kidney transplants for non-Medicaid-eligible immigrants, directly increasing access to critical healthcare services for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides dialysis/kidney transplant coverage for non-Medicaid-eligible immigrants due to immigration status, directly advancing immigrant healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7481: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires health protocols for seizure medications in schools, directly protecting student safety and well-being in educational settings.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates policies for administering seizure rescue medications to students with epilepsy, improving access to healthcare services in schools for a specific medical condition.95% confidence