Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5120: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5120 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides an insurer would not impose prior authorization requirements for any service ordered by an in-network primary care provider.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 03/31/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/01/2025)
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