Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7943
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 12, 2026 · Legislature
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services