Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 707: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2025
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 707 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 -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance coverage through the Rhode Island health benefits exchange.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services