Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7539: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7539 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services