Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2379: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2379 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| 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
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 05/26/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/20/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/18/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
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