RI HB 7817
died on adjournmentAN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did RI HB 7817 pass?
No. RI HB 7817 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-26): 02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
What is RI HB 7817 about?
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from refusing to provide coverage for a prescription drug chosen for a patient by the patient’s healthcare provider.
Who sponsors RI HB 7817?
Lima is the primary sponsor of RI HB 7817.
Description
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from refusing to provide coverage for a prescription drug chosen for a patient by the patient’s healthcare provider.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-26
- Latest action
- 2026-02-26 — 02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Limaprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-26
02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
introduction,referral-committee
Versions
- 7817Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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