Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5621: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5621 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services