2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0468: Prohibits the state, participating ERISA, or any health plan from purchasing referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.
Legislative Summary
FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION - Prohibits the state, participating ERISA, or any health plan from purchasing referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
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Bill History
2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Senate
3/14/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
Senate
3/20/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Health and Human Services(Senate)
