Healthcare (Women's Health)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 21, 2026

SR 3309: SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution officially designates May 2026 as "National Women's Health Month" within the State of Rhode Island. The measure highlights the importance of proactive healthcare, early disease detection, and lifestyle habits for women of all ages. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the Department of Health to formalize the observance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a month to highlight women's health, promoting proactive care and early detection, which aligns with strengthening public health awareness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3107: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

This bill expands Rhode Island's unfair discrimination protections in accident and sickness insurance policies to include additional categories such as sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and reproductive health services. It prohibits healthcare entities from denying coverage, limiting benefits, or discriminating against individuals based on characteristics including race, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, and gender identity, while also banning categorical exclusions for gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare. The legislation requires insurers to provide clear notices to enrollees about their nondiscrimination rights and grievance procedures, and establishes penalties for violations while preserving legitimate medical management decisions unrelated to bias.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands protections against discrimination in health insurance, protecting patient rights and access to reproductive health services based on gender identity and sexual orientation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2871: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women, representing increased public service funding and fiscal investment in essential healthcare programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state-funded blood pressure monitoring for pregnant individuals, expanding healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2992: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE DATA PRIVACY ACT

This bill establishes the Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act to protect personal health information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care from unauthorized collection and use. It defines specific categories of protected data, including gender-affirming care information and reproductive health details, and sets strict rules for how companies and organizations can collect, process, and share this information. The law requires clear, informed consent from individuals before their sensitive health data can be gathered, prohibits deceptive design practices that might trick users into sharing information, and restricts the use of broad terms of service agreements to obtain permission for data collection. The legislation primarily affects businesses and entities that handle consumer health data in Rhode Island, requiring them to implement specific privacy safeguards and obtain explicit authorization before processing sensitive reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy rights for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare data, strengthening patient protections and supporting access to these services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for sensitive health information, regulating how companies collect and share personal data.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Data Privacy

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7940: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

HB 7940 prohibits insurance companies and health plans in Rhode Island from denying coverage or imposing restrictions based on protected characteristics like race, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, or reproductive health needs. It specifically bans discrimination in coverage for gender-affirming care and reproductive services (including abortion, contraception, and lactation support), and requires insurers to provide clear grievance procedures for discrimination complaints. The bill applies to all health insurance plans offered by licensed insurers, hospitals, and health plans in the state, directly affecting both insurers' policies and policyholders' access to care. It expands existing anti-discrimination rules to include new categories like gender expression and pregnancy-related conditions while maintaining medical necessity as a valid coverage criterion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurance discrimination based on protected characteristics, mandates coverage for gender-affirming care and reproductive services, protecting patient access to healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2477: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT

Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicare coverage for born-alive infants and penalizes medical personnel for failing to provide care, expanding healthcare access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7708: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY

This bill appropriates $2.7 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the state department of health for maternal health initiatives. The funds are allocated to four specific programs: $750,000 for maternal health data tracking, $1.2 million for workplace health programs, $600,000 for community health access grants, and $150,000 for advisory council operations. These funds directly support state-level maternal health efforts, including data collection, workplace wellness, community access, and community engagement. The appropriation requires no new policy changes but provides dedicated funding for existing maternal health programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2.7M annually for maternal health programs, increasing state funding for public health services under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $2.7M for maternal health programs including data tracking, workplace health, and community access grants, directly advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $1.2M to workplace health programs, directly advancing workplace safety and health standards under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7626: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes permanent statewide maternal health support and implements a strategic plan to improve maternal health care access and services, directly advancing healthcare funding and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2358: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes permanent statewide maternal health support and strategic plan to improve care access/equity, directly advancing healthcare access and services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 7322: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes permanent statewide support for maternal health care access and services per bill summary, aligning with healthcare improvement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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