· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO 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.

Sponsor

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-30

Policy area

Health

Latest action

03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/02/2026)