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RI S2467

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ujifusa

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurers prohibited from requiring prior authorization for in-network inpatient and outpatient mental health or substance use disorder services

  • Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner authorized to promulgate rules, conduct oversight, and impose fines for violations

  • Amends existing Rhode Island law (Chapter 27-38.2) governing insurance coverage for mental illness and substance use disorders

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.

Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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