Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 477: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
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Plain-language summary
SB 477 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: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): 05/07/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 05/06/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services