Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 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.
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacist no less than national drug acquisition costs plus fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/10/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services