Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5144: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5144 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows executive office of EOHHS to review current methodology for Medical payments to nursing facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| 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
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance