Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 197)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2461
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2462
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
Report Pass
3/26/26
Engrossed
4/2/26
Refer
4/3/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2463
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY - Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2464
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT - Requires a report to be produced that focuses on prescription drug prior authorizations by January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2465
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
Senate Resolution Respectfully Urging The United States Congress To Protect Patients And Traditional Medicare From Medicare Advantage
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2419
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/30/26
Refer
1/30/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Permits continuation of instructor-led virtual instruction for drivers’ education for two-year period. Board of education required to provide report comparing test scores of virtual versus in-person instruction to house speaker and senate president.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2420
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/30/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
4/29/26
Engrossed
5/5/26
Refer
5/6/26
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD - Allows the dependents of a national guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2421
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/30/26
Refer
1/30/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2500
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE - Establishes the E-Verify compliance program which would require all non-governmental employers within the state with 3 or more employees to apply to participate in the federal E-Verify program and to agree to participate in the program, if accepted.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2501
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
Report Pass
5/26/26
Engrossed
5/28/26
Refer
5/29/26
EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2502
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT - Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2505
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES - Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2506
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - Adds pickles and relish to those foods not requiring refrigeration which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2507
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES - Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2508
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.