Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2385
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DiMario (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Apr 3, 2026 · House
04/03/2026 Referred to House Finance - Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
04/02/2026 Senate read and passed - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/02/2026) - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services