H7921

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7921 authorizes pharmacists to order, perform, and interpret CLIA-waived tests and prescribe medications for certain conditions, with.

Rhode Island H7921, the Pharmacists Test-and-Treat Authority Act, allows licensed pharmacists to independently order, perform, and interpret CLIA-waived tests and prescribe medications for specific conditions authorized by statewide protocols. The bill mandates that all health insurance carriers cover these pharmacist-provided services, aligning with coverage they would offer if performed by a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services