Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5320: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5320 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 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.
Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program and managed care organizations that it contracts with from requiring prior authorization or step therapy protocol for a prescription of a nonpreferred anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance