Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5497: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5497 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); and 6 more.