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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2467: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2467 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source