Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5620: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2024 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5620 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2024 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (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.
Regulates price increases for prescription drugs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services