S.2254

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2254 mandates coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and products for insured individuals, their spouses, and.

Rhode Island S2254 requires every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy effective on or after January 1, 2027, to cover FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and products for the insured, their spouse, and dependents. This includes coverage for voluntary sterilization procedures, clinical services related to contraception, and follow-up services. The bill prohibits cost-sharing requirements and limits on the supply of contraceptives, except for religious employers who can exclude certain contraceptive coverage based on their religious beliefs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 28
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Finance

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)