Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5850: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5850 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Requires every individual or group health insurance plan on or after January 1, 2026, that provides benefits to reimburse child service providers for therapy services offered through EOHHS certified Kids Connect/Therapeutic Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services