Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5205: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5205 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Would provide children up to age three (3) with continuous coverage eligibility for RIte Track/RIte Care so that they are not at risk of losing coverage at the yearly redetermination due solely to administrative barriers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance