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RI S2033
RI S2033Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 5-37.8 of the General Laws, known as the "Protections for Healthcare Providers Act," to allow the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs, which are defined as substances used to medically terminate a pregnancy such as mifepristone and misoprostol, to display the name of the healthcare practice that dispensed the medication instead of the individual dispenser's name. This change aims to provide additional privacy and protection for healthcare providers involved in dispensing these medications. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Pam Lauria (D)*,
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Val Lawson (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2033.pdf |
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