H8134

Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8134 allows licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients for mental health disorders, including.

Rhode Island H8134 permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services (EMS) and treat patients for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, within the community. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies covering emergency medical services must also cover the transportation, evaluation, and treatment of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, at rates comparable to traditional office settings.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services