Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8172: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8172 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Edwards (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.