Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5302: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5302 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Morales (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.
Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services