Skip to main content
Independent and nonpartisan. SaveYourState is a civic information resource. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with any government agency, party, or campaign.

Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 6061: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 6061 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Grace Diaz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
  3. 03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source