S.3258

Strengthens enforcement of the state's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures to ensure pharmacy audits are conducted fairly and transparently.

Introduced·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Strengthens enforcement of Rhode Island's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures.

This act strengthens enforcement of Rhode Island's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures to ensure pharmacy audits are conducted fairly and transparently. It mandates that audits be strictly limited to identified problems or substantial evidence of fraud, abuse, or misrepresentation. The act prohibits auditors from being paid based on audit findings and requires that audits be conducted by or in consultation with a pharmacist. Pharmacies must be given 14 days' notice of an audit and have at least 30 days to respond to preliminary audit reports.

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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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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

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

May 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services