S.3260

Provides that certain actions taken by pharmacy benefits managers are deceptive or unfair trade practices.

Introduced·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3260 classifies specific actions by pharmacy benefits managers as deceptive or unfair trade practices.

Rhode Island S3260 amends the state's deceptive trade practices law to include certain actions by pharmacy benefits managers as unfair and deceptive. These actions include imposing early refill restrictions, requiring pharmacists to purchase drugs from specific wholesalers, failing to honor maximum allowable cost requirements, exploiting prescription drug information for monetary gain, and engaging in patient steering. The bill also prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from operating without proper registration or licensure.

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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

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