Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8175
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Voas (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance