Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 973: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 973 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 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.
Entitles correctional officers with twenty-five (25) years of service and who are at least fifty-five (55) years of age to a non-Medicare-eligible retiree health care insurance benefit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2025)
- 04/16/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance