Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2563: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026
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Plain-language summary
SB 2563 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): 05/22/2026 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.
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| 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
- 05/22/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 05/21/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services