Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 473: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 473 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 -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome by removing the sunset date of December 31, 2025, and mandating such coverage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 03/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 03/12/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/20/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services