Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5529: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5529 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Karen Alzate (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.
Expands eligibility for the qualified Medicare beneficiary program by increasing the income limit from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“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)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance