Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 221: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THIRD-PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 221 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THIRD-PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 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.
Provides certain controls over prescription drug costs by imposing transparency, oversight and accountability requirements on commercial insurers and their pharmacy benefit managers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| 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
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/10/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services