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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5435: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

HB 5435 prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that restrict their ability to install or run the software on hardware they choose. It directly affects all state agencies purchasing software with state funds, including contracts for licenses, services, and related agreements. The bill bans any contractual terms that prevent agencies from using the software on their own desktops or servers, ensuring agencies maintain control over their hardware choices. This policy change applies to all new software agreements entered after the bill takes effect.
Joseph Solomon (D) Tina Spears (D) Charlene Lima (D) Jackie Baginski (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5618: AN ACT RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MANDATORY CARRYING OF EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTORS BY POLICE OFFICERS ACT

Requires all peace officers to carry epinephrine autoinjectors in their vehicles or on their person police departments to budget sufficient funds to purchase the epinephrine and autoinjectors and for training of every peace officer.
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5860: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION

HB 5860 would prohibit Rhode Island state entities, health insurance plans, and participating ERISA plans from purchasing prescription drugs above a federally set "maximum fair price" (based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rates). The law requires these entities to use any savings from this price cap to directly reduce costs for consumers, with a focus on addressing health equity disparities. Annual reports detailing savings and how they were used to lower consumer costs must be submitted to the state insurance commissioner. This bill affects all state-funded health programs, private health insurers, and employer-sponsored health plans that choose to participate.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps prescription drug prices for state entities/insurers, mandates savings pass to consumers to lower costs and address health equity disparities, directly improving access and affordability.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5632: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SALES REPRESENTATIVE DISCLOSURE ACT

Requires prescription drug manufacturers to file a detailed, updated list of each pharmaceutical sales representative engaged by the manufacturer and to pay an annual fee for each name listed with the department of business regulation.
Susan Donovan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5173: 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 coverage of glucagon auto-injectors for hypoglycemia with no copay/deductible, expanding access to critical diabetes treatment without cost barriers.95% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Grace Diaz (D) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5302: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps patient out-of-pocket costs for prescription inhalers/devices at $25/30-day supply, directly improving affordability and access to essential medications per healthcare definition.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Arthur Handy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5433: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

HB 5433 amends Rhode Island's Health Care Reform Act to strengthen oversight of health insurance. It requires the health insurance commissioner to hold quarterly public meetings on insurer rates and services, establish an advisory council with consumer and business representatives to address small business insurance affordability, and analyze the impact of merging individual and small-employer insurance markets. The advisory council must produce annual reports on topics like provider fee transparency, claim processes, and data on quality and costs to help consumers make informed choices. These provisions directly affect health insurers, small businesses, and healthcare providers by increasing accountability and transparency in insurance regulation.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens health insurance oversight via quarterly meetings, advisory council for small business affordability, and transparency analysis - directly advancing coverage access and consumer protection.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Carol McEntee (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5054: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Requires that the state and all municipalities that construct buildings after January 1, 2026, budget for maintenance on a yearly basis, at least five-tenths percent (0.5%) of the total construction cost.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 0.5% annual maintenance budget from construction costs, promoting fiscal responsibility in public building upkeep per fiscal management guidelines.85% confidence
Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5452: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

HB 5452 designates the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as the lead state agency responsible for all children's behavioral health services, including contracting for necessary programs. It requires DCYF and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop a full range of behavioral health services that prioritize alternatives to hospitalization, with a report due by February 1, 2006, detailing implementation plans and metrics. The bill also mandates that DCYF manage psychiatric hospitalizations for all children, requiring crisis intervention services before admission for Medicaid-eligible children not enrolled in RIte Care health plans. This directly affects children needing behavioral health care and the agencies managing their services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates DCYF as lead for children's behavioral health services, mandates development of non-hospital alternatives, and requires implementation reporting - directly advancing mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Tom Noret (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Pat Serpa (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5116: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACEUTICAL COST TRANSPARENCY

Directs the state board of pharmacy to annually identify up to fifteen prescription drugs with increased costs and provide the list to the attorney general to obtain reasons for the cost increases.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires transparency in drug pricing to address cost increases, aiding cost control efforts within healthcare access.85% confidence
Brandon Potter (D) Leo Felix (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Brandon Voas (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 265: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

Amends the law on nursing home minimum staffing requirements in order that any penalty incurred during calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 would be abated.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill abates penalties for nursing home staffing violations, weakening enforcement of minimum staffing requirements that directly impact patient care quality and rights in healthcare settings.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
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