Rhode Island S3059: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES (Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services.)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 12, 2026:

2026 -- S 3059 ======== LC005060 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES Introduced By: Senators Britto, Murray, Lawson, Ciccone, Tikoian, and LaMountain Date Introduced: March 12, 2026 Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Sections 27-29.1-1, 27-29.1-2, 27-29.1-7, 27-29.1-10 and 27-29.1-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 27-29.1 entitled "Pharmacy Freedom of Choice -- Fair Competition and Practices" are hereby amended to read as follows: 27-29.1-1. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Director" shall mean the director of the department of business regulation. (2) "Eligible bidder" shall mean a retail pharmacy, community pharmacy, or pharmacy department registered pursuant to chapter 19.1 of title 5, irrespective of corporate structure or number of locations at which it conducts business, located within the geographical service area of a carrier and willing to bid for participation in a restricted pharmacy network contract. (3) "Insured" or "covered individual" shall mean any person who is entitled to have pharmacy services paid by an insurer pursuant to a policy, certificate, contract, or agreement of insurance or coverage. (4) "Insurer" shall mean an insurance carrier as defined in chapters 18, 19, 20, and 41 of …

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Sponsors

• Robert Britto (D, SD-018) · primary sponsor
• Melissa Murray (D, SD-024)
• Valarie Lawson (D, SD-014)
• Frank Ciccone (D, SD-007)
• David Tikoian (D, SD-022)
• Matthew LaMountain (D, SD-031)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 18, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
3. June 11, 2026: Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
4. June 10, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
5. June 10, 2026: House passed Sub B
6. June 9, 2026: Placed on House Calendar
7. June 4, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub B
8. June 2, 2026: Proposed Substitute
9. June 2, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
10. May 27, 2026: Referred to House Health & Human Services

Votes

• Senate Seq #669: (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Seq #497: PASSAGE (June 10, 2026): 70 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub B (June 4, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Seq #228: (May 26, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A (May 19, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage (March 26, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3059?

S3059 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES (Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services.).

What is the status of S3059?

Signed into law as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S3059?

Robert Britto (D, SD-018), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3059?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S3059B.pdf