Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6209: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6209 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| 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
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services