Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5626: 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 5626 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: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/06/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates health insurance coverage for FDA approved contraceptive drug, device or therapeutic equivalent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/06/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services