Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2851: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT

In committee Last action April 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2851 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lou DiPalma (Democratic); Ryan Pearson (Democratic); Lori Urso (Democratic); Meghan Kallman (Democratic); and 6 more.