Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5466: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5466 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Casimiro, Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): 04/30/2025 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.
Increases the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100) per month.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance