Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5418: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5418 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): 02/25/2025 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.
Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations