Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5078: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5078 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 06/20/2025 House read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 01/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance