HB 8579

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 28, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8579
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-05-28
Business / Commerce Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.

Sponsor
Spears
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-05-22 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-28 Status in_committee
2026-05-28 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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