Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5913: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESERVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE DRUGS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5913 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESERVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE DRUGS. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Provides that an agreement resolving a patent infringement claim, in connection with the sale of a pharmaceutical product, is to be presumed to have anticompetitive effects if a nonreference drug filer receives anything of value.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary