Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2379
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 26, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026) - May 27, 2026 · House
05/27/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services - May 26, 2026 · Senate
05/26/2026 Senate passed Sub A - May 20, 2026 · Senate
05/20/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026) - May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 18, 2026 · Legislature
05/18/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026) - Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 20, 2026 · Legislature
02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services