RI S2617 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-04-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES - Adds a new section which sets forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation/drug therapies, programs approved by the state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies would be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/25.

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Title

Adds a new section which sets forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation/drug therapies, programs approved by the state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies would be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/25.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-04-23SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-04-19SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2024)
2024-03-01SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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