Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 488: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 488 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 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 that Medicaid eligibility in RI can only be determined using state-controlled data, prohibit private entity data in eligibility decisions, and ensure terminations are made by human employees rather than automated systems.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services