Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 476: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 476 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Amends current law so that initial contraceptive prescriptions would no longer be limited to a 3-month supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services