Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2468: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2468 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 -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| 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
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services