Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 461: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
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Plain-language summary
SB 461 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 Senate read and passed
- 05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services