Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 690: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 690 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It also prohibits requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services