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IntroducedFeb 13, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Rhode Island Senate Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT (Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.)
Last Action See all actions
Senate • May 05, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 2561
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Votes
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- May 05, 2026 | Senate
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- May 01, 2026 | Senate
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Bill Texts
Documents
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 AHIPPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 Dan Macera, Pappas OPTPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 Dr. Dave Paul Pavao, Highbar PTPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 Michael P. Bradley, MD, MBA, MS President, OrthoRIPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 RI Chapter of American Physical Therapy Assoc - InfographicPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 Tracy Gannon , PT, DPT, OrthoRIPDF
- Senate Health and Human Services: S2561 Yvonne Swanson, Highbar PTPDF



