Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Prohibits an insurance company from imposing any cost-sharing requirements for any diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations.
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 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services