Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2561
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.
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 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services