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HB 8383

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 11, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8383
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
House passed_lower 2026-06-11
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Spears
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-04-01 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-11 Status passed_lower
2026-06-11 Latest Action Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
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