Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7587
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Paplauskas (Republican)
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance