Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 10 D cosponsors

SB 2871 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Last action — 03/25/2026 Referred to House Finance

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 03/25/2026 Referred to House Finance

  2. 03/24/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 03/12/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)

  4. 03/10/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  6. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31002
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Not Voting
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2871 do?
Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.
Who sponsors SB 2871?
SB 2871 is sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2871?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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