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S2086 - Prohibits healthcare entities from interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain a clinician-administered drug from their provider or pharmacy of choice.
Linda L. Ujifusa, Joshua B. Miller, Bridget G. Valverde
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Prohibits healthcare entities from interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain a clinician-administered drug from their provider or pharmacy of choice.
STATUS
Passed
S2013 - Prohibits the state, participating ERISA or any health plan from purchasing referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.
Louis P. Dipalma, Joshua B. Miller, Alana DiMario
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
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.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2220 - Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.
Pamela J. Lauria, Matthew L. LaMountain, Alana DiMario
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.
STATUS
Passed
S2195 - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
Tiara T. Mack, Jonathon Acosta, Victoria Gu
Last updated 12 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.
STATUS
Introduced
S2164 - Provides for an annual appropriation of state funds to RI emergency management agency to be distributed to coastal communities who are members of the Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force for the maintenance of boats providing services to Narragansett Bay.
Bridget G. Valverde, Pamela J. Lauria, Alana DiMario
Last updated 12 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Provides for an annual appropriation of state funds to RI emergency management agency to be distributed to coastal communities who are members of the Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force for the maintenance of boats providing services to Narragansett Bay.
STATUS
Introduced
S2172 - Increases the minimum veterans' exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
Melissa A. Murray, Ryan William Pearson, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated 12 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Increases the minimum veterans' exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
STATUS
Introduced
S2015 - Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
Louis P. Dipalma, Joshua B. Miller, Alana DiMario
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
STATUS
Passed
S2177 - Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Alana DiMario, Pamela J. Lauria, Joshua B. Miller
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT - Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2071 - JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (This joint resolution would approve an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver and renewals regarding a pilot proposal to reduce the number of days behaviorally complex patients spend in acute care facilities.)
Joshua B. Miller, Bridget G. Valverde, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated almost 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To A Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver And Renewals Regarding A Pilot Proposal To Reduce The Number Of Days Behaviorally Complex Patients Spend In Acute Care Facilities.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2075 - Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to present to the general assembly a plan for the realignment of state hospitals into a department of hospitals no later than September 1, 2024.
Joshua B. Miller, Bridget G. Valverde, Ryan William Pearson
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to present to the general assembly a plan for the realignment of state hospitals into a department of hospitals no later than September 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Rhode Island district SD-011
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Linda L. Ujifusa is an accomplished politician and educator born on January 15, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Hawaii. Ujifusa began her career as a teacher, instilling hope and knowledge in her students. Her dedication to education led her to enter politics, where she advocates for improved educational policies and funding. In 2020, she was elected to the state legislature, becoming a prominent voice for her community, focusing on social equity and environmental sustainability. Ujifusa remains committed to serving her constituents and shaping a better future for all.read less
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Rhode Island Senate from Rhode Island
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