Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5248: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5248 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Restricts audits of pharmacists conducted by insurers and their intermediaries, limiting audits to one per year unless an identified problem exists or fraud or misrepresentation is suspected.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 05/15/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/15/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for reconsideration (05/08/2025)
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