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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5718: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
Mike Chippendale (R) Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5429: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THIRD-PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY

Provides certain controls over prescription drug costs by imposing transparency, oversight and accountability requirements on commercial insurers and their pharmacy benefit managers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparency and cost controls on insurers/PBMs for prescription drugs, directly improving patient access to affordable medications and reducing out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5620: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2024 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

HB 5620 regulates prescription drug price increases in Rhode Island by imposing penalties on manufacturers who raise prices without supporting medical evidence. It targets drugs identified as having "unsupported price increases" through the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) annual report. Manufacturers with over $250,000 in annual sales within the state face a penalty equal to 80% of the revenue difference between actual sales and what would have been earned at the previous year’s wholesale cost (adjusted for inflation). This law directly affects pharmaceutical companies selling prescription drugs in Rhode Island and aims to curb unjustified price hikes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes penalties on drug manufacturers, generating new state revenue through 80% of price increase revenue differences, directly supporting budget funding without taxpayer burden.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates drug prices to prevent unsupported increases, lowering costs for patients and insurers, aligning with healthcare affordability goals.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES

HB 5254 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs at a minimum of the national average cost pharmacies pay to acquire drugs plus a dispensing fee equal to Rhode Island's current Medicaid rate for such services. If the national average cost is unavailable, PBMs must pay the wholesale acquisition cost plus the same dispensing fee. This bill directly affects PBMs and pharmacies in Rhode Island by establishing clear reimbursement standards and mandating transparency in financial arrangements. It also authorizes the Health Insurance Commissioner to impose fines of up to $10,000 per violation for non-compliance, aiming to ensure fair compensation and competitive practices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fair PBM reimbursement to pharmacies, ensuring continued access to prescription drugs by preventing underpayment that could limit pharmacy services.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5469: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

HB 5469 sets aside $2 million for the Small Business Assistance Program's micro-loan component during fiscal year 2025-2026. It requires that 10-25% of program funds be allocated specifically to micro-loans ranging from $2,000 to $25,000. These loans will be administered by lending organizations selected through a competitive process by the Commerce Corporation, which must have experience supporting microenterprises. The bill directly affects small businesses seeking affordable startup or expansion capital through this targeted loan program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in state budget for small business micro-loans, directly funding a program under fiscal appropriations with clear budgetary allocation.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 466: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

SB 466 changes how Massachusetts pays nursing facilities for Medicaid services. It replaces the current cost-based payment system with a new method that adjusts rates based on patient care needs (acuity), facility occupancy, and inflation. Crucially, 80% of certain annual rate increases must be used to raise wages for direct-care staff like nurses and aides (excluding exempt employees and contracted workers), with facilities required to certify compliance annually. This applies to all nursing facilities serving Medicaid patients under both fee-for-service and managed care programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 80% of rate increases fund direct-care staff wages, directing state Medicaid funds toward essential personnel costs within budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 80% of rate increases fund direct-care staff wages, strengthening healthcare workforce and patient care quality in Medicaid nursing facilities.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5498: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits spread pricing by PBMs, reducing drug costs and improving patient access to medications.92% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) David Place (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5853: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM

Establishes the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the importation of wholesale prescription drugs from Canada, to provide savings to Rhode Island consumers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes drug importation program to reduce costs for consumers, improving prescription medication affordability and access - directly advancing healthcare cost relief.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 5026: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin supply costs at $25 to improve patient affordability/access, directly supporting healthcare access for diabetics per bill summary.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Pat Serpa (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
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