Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2866: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2866 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.”
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services