Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-10 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-10 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7111 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRODUCER LICENSING ACT | in_committee |
| HB 7330 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS | in_committee |
| HB 7478 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- HOMEOWNER CASUALTY INSURANCE BILL OF RIGHTS | introduced |
| HB 7858 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.) | introduced |
| HB 7859 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES | introduced |
| HB 7860 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES | introduced |
| HB 7861 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES | introduced |
| HB 7865 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES | introduced |