AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

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Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
Last action: May 14, 2026 — 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Michelle McGaw D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled