Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 53: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 53 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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.
Provides an insurer would not impose prior authorization requirements for any service ordered by an in-network primary care provider.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services