RI H7921 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health & Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT - Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

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Title

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-04-14HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-04-10HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
2026-02-27HouseIntroduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

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