SB 2806

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 5, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2806

Session 2026

Status in_committee

Senate in_committee 2026-05-05

Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection

Summary

Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.

Sponsor

Lauria

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-04	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-05	Status	in_committee
2026-05-05	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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