HB 7587

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 14, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7587

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-05-14

Healthcare

Summary

Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

Sponsor

Casey

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-14	Status	in_committee
2026-05-14	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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