Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5253: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5253 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Removes the age restriction for benefits coverage and requires, for health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, that coverage must include reimbursement for applied behavior analysis provider services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services