Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 3257
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felag (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a state-run prescription drug purchasing pool, available for participation by nonstate public employers, private employers, and health insurance carriers, to maximize the value of drug discounts available to participants.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026) - May 5, 2026 · Senate
05/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services