Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5433: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5433 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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 a report to be produced that focuses on prescription drug prior authorizations by January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services