Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3023: 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 3023 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.
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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| 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
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services