S.2560

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

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2560 allows licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients for mental health disorders, including.

Rhode Island S2560 permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders. These services can occur in the community and emergency medical services can transport patients to emergency room diversion facilities or community-based behavioral health facilities. Starting January 1, 2027, health insurance policies in Rhode Island must cover these services and reimburse them at the same rate as for transport to an emergency department.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

Senate

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

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services