Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5218: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5218 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Increases insurance coverage for hearing aids from one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($1,750), per ear, for all people regardless of age effective January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/10/2025 House read and passed
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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