Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7921
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services