Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8579: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8579 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services