Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8383: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8383 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASING POOL ACT. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lauren Carson (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); and 6 more.