Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2253: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2253 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): 04/01/2026 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.
Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 03/31/2026 Senate read and passed
- 03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services