Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5432: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5432 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 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This act would prohibit health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in- network mental health or substance use disorder services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services