Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5497: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5497 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 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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 EOHHS to develop a budget and seek funding to establish an early childhood mental health hub program to improve access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under six (6) years and their families.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| 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
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services