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HB 7817

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7817
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-02-26
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from refusing to provide coverage for a prescription drug chosen for a patient by the patient’s healthcare provider.

Sponsor
Lima
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status in_committee
2026-02-26 Latest Action Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
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