Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2864: 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 2864 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): 03/06/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/06/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services