Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5254 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 -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES. 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 (March 6, 2025): 03/06/2025 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.
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacist no less than national drug acquisition costs plus fee.
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
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services