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RI S2884

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive review of all existing health insurance benefit mandates every 5 years, beginning July 1, 2026

  • The review must include an analysis of how each mandate impacts health insurance premium costs for consumers and employers

  • Findings and recommendations must be reported to the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the House by January 1, 2027, and every 5 years thereafter

  • Adds this mandate review requirement to the existing powers and duties of the Health Insurance Commissioner under the Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2004

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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