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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2888: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2888 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 -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Sets conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by the state board of pharmacy.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source