All Roll Calls
Yes: 105 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS28662026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE .
Sponsored By: Bridget Valverde (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
More pharmacist help managing medicines
Beginning July 1, 2026, pharmacists can team with more types of prescribers under a signed agreement. You can get medication management from a pharmacist who works with your doctor, nurse practitioner, or other prescriber. Once the paperwork is complete, the team can start without waiting for formal board approval. The agreement is reviewed and signed each year, and parties must answer board questions. Collaborating providers approve the pharmacist’s advanced training, and pharmacists may take your vital signs when needed for care.
Clear rules for pharmacy testing
Beginning July 1, 2026, pharmacy testing in collaborative care follows a single national standard. Pharmacists may perform point-of-care tests that are classified as CLIA-waived and listed in the Federal Register. Testing outside that CLIA-waived list is not allowed under these agreements.
Oversight changes and committee eliminated
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law eliminates the collaborative practice committee. The health department and board continue oversight. The director, board members, and their staff keep civil immunity for good faith official acts. The committee is no longer listed for statutory immunity.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bridget Valverde
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jonathon Acosta
Democratic • Senate
Alana M. DiMario
Democratic • Senate
Dawn Euer
Democratic • Senate
Pamela J. Lauria
Democratic • Senate
Melissa A. Murray
Democratic • Senate
Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate
Linda L. Ujifusa
Democratic • Senate
Lori Urso
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/11/2026
COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/10/2026
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE Passage
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor — Chapter 176
6/22/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/16/2026GovernorHouse passed in concurrence
6/11/2026HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
6/10/2026HouseSenate read and passed
6/10/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
6/9/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
6/9/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
6/6/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
4/2/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
3/27/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
S2866 - As Introduced
3/4/2026
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