STATE BILLRI S 2385ENGROSSED

Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Apr 2, 2026; 224 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI S 2385 · EngrossedApr 2

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Bill details

Last action: Referred to House Finance · Apr 3, 2026
Pending committee: Finance

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 3, 2026Referred to House FinanceHouse

Apr 2, 2026Senate read and passedSenate

Mar 27, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (04/02/2026)Senate

Mar 26, 2026Committee recommends passageSenate

Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)Senate

Jan 30, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human ServicesSenate

Recorded votes

PassageApr 2, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: PassageMar 26, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Human Services
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

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Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

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Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

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