Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 52: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE -- PROMPT PROCESSING OF INSURANCE CLAIMS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 52 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE -- PROMPT PROCESSING OF INSURANCE CLAIMS. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): 02/07/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits certain claim practices of health insurers and medical providers. The act would further require fulfillment of medical record requests within fourteen (14) days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/07/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services