All Roll Calls
Yes: 94 • No: 15
Rhode IslandS23792026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH .
Sponsored By: Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No-cost vaccines for Medicaid members
Beginning January 1, 2027, Rhode Island Medicaid covers all vaccines recommended by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). There is no cost-sharing. This applies to people in fee-for-service and in managed care plans. Coverage applies to the extent allowed by federal law.
No-cost vaccines in private health plans
Beginning January 1, 2027, private health plans delivered, issued, or renewed in Rhode Island must cover vaccines the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends. Plans must provide this coverage with no cost-sharing. This applies to individual and group policies, including employer plans issued in the state.
No-cost vaccines for state workers and retirees
Beginning January 1, 2027, state-administered employee and retiree health plans must cover RIDOH-recommended vaccines with no cost-sharing. The Director of Administration ensures state plans follow this rule.
State program must include recommended vaccines
The Department of Health includes routine childhood and adult vaccines recommended by ACIP and the American Academy of Pediatrics in the state immunization program. The health director can also add vaccines needed to protect public health. The law removes the old “available funds” limit, so inclusion is required. This reduces the chance you have to pay out of pocket for these shots.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Linda L. Ujifusa
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jonathon Acosta
Democratic • Senate
Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Frank A. Ciccone, III
Democratic • Senate
Alana M. DiMario
Democratic • Senate
Pamela J. Lauria
Democratic • Senate
Valarie J. Lawson
Democratic • Senate
David P. Tikoian
Democratic • Senate
Bridget Valverde
Democratic • Senate
Samuel D. Zurier
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/9/2026
SAFETY - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 57 • No: 14
Senate vote • 5/26/2026
RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Passage
Yes: 37 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor — Chapter 357
6/23/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
6/9/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
6/8/2026HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
6/8/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
6/5/2026Referred to House Health & Human Services
5/27/2026HouseSenate passed Sub A
5/26/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)
5/20/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
5/19/2026Proposed Substitute
5/18/2026Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
5/15/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
2/23/2026Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
2/23/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2/20/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
1/30/2026Senate
Bill Text
S2379 - As Introduced
1/30/2026
S2379 - Substitute
1/30/2026
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