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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island expands healthcare collaborative practice agreements to include providers beyond physicians
Last action · June 22, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Joseph Solomon and 2 others
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island law now allows healthcare providers other than physicians to enter into s with pharmacists, and removes the definition of '.'
The change alters how pharmacies and non-physician healthcare providers coordinate patient care and treatment protocols.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists are now authorized to establish collaborative practice agreements with a wider range of healthcare providers beyond physicians.
Healthcare Providers
Non-physician healthcare providers gain statutory authorization to enter into collaborative practice agreements with pharmacists.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
13 actions- Jun 22, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 18, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 11, 2026FloorSenate passed in concurrence
- Jun 11, 2026Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- Apr 16, 2026FloorHouse read and passed
- Apr 10, 2026Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
Show 7 earlier actions
- Mar 30, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- Mar 26, 2026Scheduled for consideration (03/30/2026)
- Mar 3, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Feb 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- Feb 23, 2026Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- Feb 19, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Jan 30, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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