Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 165: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 165 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ruggerio, Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): 05/07/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from conducting or participate in spread pricing within the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ruggerio | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 05/06/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services