Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 50: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 50 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| 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
- 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services