Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 486: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 486 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 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 process whereby large drug manufacturers, may be penalized for prescription drug price increases where there is no, or inadequate, new evidence to support the price increase.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| 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
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services