Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 846: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 846 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services