S.2811

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2811 creates a publicly funded healthcare program for uninsured individuals, requiring appropriations of $53.2 million for fiscal year.

Rhode Island S2811, known as the Rhode Island Protect Our Healthcare Act of 2026, establishes a state program to provide healthcare services to uninsured individuals. The program aims to support both individuals and healthcare providers by offering a spectrum of services not otherwise available to those without insurance. It includes primary care, inpatient and outpatient services, mental health and substance use disorder services, specialty care, preventive services, imaging, lab services, dental services, and prescription drugs.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance