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RI SB 3257

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AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did RI SB 3257 pass?

No. RI SB 3257 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-21): 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 3257 about?

Establishes a state-run prescription drug purchasing pool, available for participation by nonstate public employers, private employers, and health insurance carriers, to maximize the value of drug discounts available to participants.

Who sponsors RI SB 3257?

Felag, LaMountain, Ciccone and 4 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 3257.

Description

Establishes a state-run prescription drug purchasing pool, available for participation by nonstate public employers, private employers, and health insurance carriers, to maximize the value of drug discounts available to participants.

Introduced
2026-05-05
Latest action
2026-05-21 — 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Felagprimary
  • LaMountainprimary
  • Cicconeprimary
  • Galloprimary
  • Tikoianprimary
  • McKenneyprimary
  • DiPalmaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-21

    05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-05-15

    05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. 2026-05-05

    05/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

    introduction,referral-committee

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