RI HB 7817
in committeeAN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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
- Status date
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- 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
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Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-26
02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
introduction,referral-committee
Versions
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Documents
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Related bills
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