Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5498: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5498 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (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 the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services