Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 116: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 116 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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.
Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services