Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8582
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026) - May 26, 2026 · House
05/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services