Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 480: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 480 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: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Mandates health insurance coverage for FDA approved contraceptive drug, device or therapeutic equivalent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services