Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7814
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lima (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires prescription benefit managers to approve a specific medication prescribed by a doctor when supported by a notarized medical necessity letter and requires that any denial be reviewed and documented by a licensed medical expert.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · House
02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services