Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 706: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN
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Plain-language summary
SB 706 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): 06/04/2025 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.
Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.
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 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services