Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
What it does
Adds new sections that set forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies to be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/26.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 1803/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 1403/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- Mar 1003/10/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/13/2025)
- Mar 703/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 2802/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human ServicesIntroduced