· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRICE GOUGING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PROHIBITED

Makes it a felony to price gouge prescriptions or pharmaceuticals in time of a shortage.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Health

Latest action

01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study