Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2876: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2876 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 -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 04/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services