Rhode Island State Senator

Bridget Valverde Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0683

Introduced
3/7/25  
Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements to allow non-physician healthcare providers to enter into such agreements.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0684

Introduced
3/7/25  
Prohibits a policy of individual health insurance coverage from requiring prior authorization for prescriptions of generic medication.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0685

Introduced
3/7/25  
Adds new sections that set forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies to be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/26.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0687

Introduced
3/7/25  
Makes several changes to the licensing and disciplinary process of the board of nursing.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0689

Introduced
3/7/25  
Create the “Embryo Safety and Storage Act of 2025.” Also requires the department of health to regulate and license embryo storage facilities.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0695

Introduced
3/7/25  
Mandates establishment of a support program for nurse practitioners similar to that which is offered for physicians. Additionally, it requires professional licensing and reporting reforms to protect clinicians who seek support.