Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 346: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 346 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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 a single-payer health care insurance system, consolidating public and private payments into a more efficient Medicare-for-all style program, funded by progressive taxes, to reduce health care costs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services