Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 168: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 168 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 -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Ruggerio, Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides an insurer would not impose prior authorization requirements for any service ordered by an in-network primary care provider.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ruggerio | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub B
- 06/16/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/13/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 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)
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