Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2381: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2381 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 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 health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services