SB 2385

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 3, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2385
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-03
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
Bissaillon
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-03 Status in_committee
2026-04-03 Latest Action Referred to House Finance
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