Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 268: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
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Plain-language summary
SB 268 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2026, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services