S.2109

Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.

Introduced·1/16/26

Rhode Island S2109 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.

Rhode Island S2109 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from requiring or conducting reviews for prescription medicines used in the treatment of alcohol or opioid use disorder, specifically those containing methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone, or approved for managing opioid withdrawal symptoms. This act aims to ensure that these medications are accessible without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles. The prohibition applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed after the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Jun 3

Senate

Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

May 29

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)