HB 7817·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
In CommitteeFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Lima
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02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Feb 26, 2026
Summary
The bill forces pharmacy benefits managers to cover the exact medication a doctor prescribes, prohibiting them from refusing or substituting it for cost reasons. It applies to insurers, PBMs, pharmacies and patients, aiming to protect medical decision‑making and reduce delays in getting prescribed drugs.
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