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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 5463: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sets controls on Medicaid prescription drug costs by imposing transparency and accountability requirements on managed care organizations (MCOs) and their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes transparency/accountability on MCOs/PBMs for Medicaid drug costs, strengthening patient access and cost control in public health programs.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 5466: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

HB 5466 proposes to increase the monthly personal needs allowance for residents in nursing facilities who receive medical assistance. The bill would raise this allowance from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month. This change directly affects these nursing facility residents by providing them with an additional $25 each month for their personal expenses. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases monthly personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents on medical assistance, expanding financial support for healthcare-related personal expenses.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 6047: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates all health insurance contracts from January 1, 2026, to cover FDA-approved contraceptives, sterilization, contraception counseling, follow-up services, and a twelve-month supply for Medicaid recipients.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for contraceptives, sterilization, and counseling, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Julie Casimiro (D) June Speakman (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 5772: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE-- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Increases individual, group, and Medicaid insurance rates of reimbursement for ambulance and wheelchair van services to be equal to reimbursement rates provided by Medicare for the same medical services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases ambulance/wheelchair reimbursement to Medicare rates, expanding coverage access for essential services.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5600: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HB 5600 amends the legislative purpose and operational guidelines for charter public schools in Rhode Island. It reinforces that charter schools are public institutions, subject to federal anti-discrimination laws, and aims to foster innovation, improve student learning, and increase opportunities for at-risk pupils. The bill establishes new requirements, such as mandating local written support from town or city councils for network charter schools or expansions. It also details specific criteria for charter revocation and sets a cap of 35 charters statewide, with a focus on serving at-risk students.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReinforces charter schools as public institutions, aims to foster innovation and increase opportunities for at-risk pupils, establishing new requirements to support expansion.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Jenni Furtado (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5986: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

HB 5986 proposes to adjust how Medicaid funds are allocated, primarily to increase payment rates for nursing facilities. The bill reduces appropriations for Medicaid managed care in fiscal year 2025-2026 to achieve this increase. It directs the executive office of health and human services to revise the payment methodology for nursing facilities, moving from a cost-based system to a price-based system that considers factors like patient acuity and Medicaid occupancy. A significant provision ensures that a portion of these rate increases must be dedicated to boosting compensation for direct-care workers, such as nurses and certified nursing assistants, within these facilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payments for nursing facilities via revised methodology, strengthening provider funding within healthcare system without defunding broader services.95% confidence
Ramon Perez (D) David Place (R) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 6275: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES

Includes an individual who is seventy-five (75) years of age or older with a combined disability rating of fifty percent (50%), as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands eligibility for disabled veteran license plates to include 75+ age with 50% disability, a direct recognition and benefit for veterans.89% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Matthew Dawson (D) Jenni Furtado (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 6045: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social workers, increasing public service funding per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates social worker staffing and allocates $2M for school mental health support, directly increasing resources for K-12 students.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5203: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY

HB 5203 directs the Department of Education and the Office of Energy Resources to develop new regulations for school buildings. These regulations will require all school buildings to meet a "zero energy capable" standard by December 31, 2037, with the regulations themselves to be adopted by June 30, 2026. The bill ensures that local education agencies have flexibility to pursue state and federal funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy systems without losing state housing aid. It also mandates guidance for school districts to build, own, and operate solar panels using federal incentives.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures local education agencies maintain state housing aid while accessing energy funding, preventing defunding and supporting fiscal stability for schools.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates zero-energy school buildings by 2037, improves infrastructure, ensures funding flexibility without aid loss for energy efficiency projects.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 'zero energy capable' school buildings by 2037, requires energy efficiency/renewable regulations, and ensures funding flexibility for clean energy systems without losing state aid.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 'zero energy capable' school buildings by 2037, promotes renewable energy systems, and ensures funding flexibility for energy efficiency - directly advancing environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
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