Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7214
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRICE GOUGING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PROHIBITED
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes it a felony to price gouge prescriptions or pharmaceuticals in time of a shortage.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Legislature
01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary