Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5863: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5863 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 -- HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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.
Requires each healthcare entity/network plan to compile/report to health insurance commissioner a summary of how the healthcare entity/network plan requires its contracted providers to submit claims for in-network outpatient behavioral health services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services