Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5494: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5494 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds several consumer protections to existing Medicare Supplement law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services