Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2109: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
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Plain-language summary
SB 2109 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/20/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/21/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 03/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services