Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 255: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 255 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 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.
Establishes Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers licensed by the DOH and continue the EEOHH.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance