Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2669: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2669 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance