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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 485: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT

Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits prior authorization barriers for rehab/habilitative services, improving patient access to care without unnecessary delays or restrictions.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 575: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS

SB 575 would allow Rhode Island residents aged 70 or older to opt out of jury service without needing to provide a specific reason. The bill amends state law to add "any person seventy (70) years of age or older" to the existing list of exempt groups, such as current elected officials and certain public safety personnel. This change directly affects older residents who would previously have been required to serve unless they requested exemption through a more complex process. The policy update simplifies jury duty eligibility by expanding a standard exemption category, taking effect upon passage.
Walter Felag (D) Pam Lauria (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 5861: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It also prohibits requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation counseling, expanding maternal health access without restrictions or duplicate payments.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 5581: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS

HB 5581 removes an existing licensing exemption for lenders who originate fewer than six loans in any 12-month period. This directly affects small lenders and loan brokers currently exempt from licensing requirements if they make under six loans annually. The bill requires these entities to obtain a license under Rhode Island's financial institution regulations, eliminating the previous exception. It does not change licensing rules for other exemptions listed in the law, such as for nonprofits, large loans, or specific financial institutions. The bill would take effect upon passage.
Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 5627: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

HB 5627 requires health insurance plans in the state to cover specific pharmacist services starting January 1, 2026. It mandates coverage for services like medication management, immunizations, medication administration, and lab test ordering - provided these would be covered if performed by a physician or advanced provider. The law prohibits insurers from requiring physician supervision for pharmacist services and requires health plans to include pharmacists in their medical provider networks (separate from pharmacy drug benefits). Coverage must also extend outside networks when necessary services aren't available locally, with the law set to expire on January 1, 2030, unless renewed.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist services (medication management, immunizations) without physician supervision, expanding patient access to care.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 572: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE-- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS

SB 572 modifies small claims and consumer court procedures by increasing the maximum amount for required counterclaims from $2,500 to $5,000 and simplifying appeal fee structures. It requires plaintiffs to pay a $55 entry fee (with $20 dedicated to a mediation fund) and sets a $75 appeal fee for defendants or plaintiffs appealing counterclaims. The bill also mandates written waivers of appeal rights for both parties and specifies that defaulting defendants in consumer cases forfeit all appeal rights. This directly affects individuals and businesses involved in small claims or consumer disputes under $5,000 in district court.
Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 115: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon devices without copays, removing financial barriers to emergency diabetes treatment access.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Dawn Euer (D)
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