S.2871

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.

Chamber Passed·3/24/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2871 mandates self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors.

Rhode Island S2871 requires the executive office of health and human services to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals. This includes home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions. The bill ensures that these services are provided without regard to the availability of federal financial participation, using state funds if necessary. The program covers educational materials, behavioral change management, and medication management. This act will take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 24
Current
Finance Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Referred to House Finance

Mar 24

Senate

Senate read and passed

Mar 12

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)