Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5772: 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 5772 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: Tom Noret (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (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.
Increases individual, group, and Medicaid insurance rates of reimbursement for ambulance and wheelchair van services to be equal to reimbursement rates provided by Medicare for the same medical services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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
- 04/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance