Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 705: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
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Plain-language summary
SB 705 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: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): 05/21/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurance coverage for all community health workers' services to include health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services
- 05/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/15/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/20/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services