Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2254 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 -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services