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

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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors 4

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: Senate
Introduced: Jan 30, 2026
Last action: Apr 3, 2026 — 04/03/2026 Referred to House Finance
Sponsor: Alana DiMario D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 59 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

21% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 34%, measured from RI's completed sessions
Momentum +2 59/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 192 days quiet
Cosponsors +4 3 signed on
Sponsor influence +2 74/100

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