S.2688

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2688 prohibits healthcare providers from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information as a condition for treatment.

Rhode Island S2688 amends the General Laws to prohibit healthcare providers from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information, such as bank account or credit card numbers, as a condition for receiving treatment. This includes any form of requesting, collecting, or storing such payment-related information. A violation of this prohibition would be considered a deceptive trade practice. The act aims to protect patient privacy and ensure that healthcare access is not contingent on sharing sensitive financial information.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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5
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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

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services