Sen. Melissa Murray

Primary SB 427

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased state general revenue funding for Medicaid pediatric services, directly advancing public health program funding as an essential public service.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric services, expanding access to care for children and pregnant women through higher provider payments.95% confidence

died May 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 333

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Requires EOHHS to establish a 1-year pilot program for nutritional assistance and medically tailored meals, groceries and produce for peoples with diet-related diseases or food insecurity, and other interventions where there is a clinical need.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for medically tailored meals targeting diet-related diseases and food insecurity, improving access to health services and addressing clinical needs in public health.95% confidence

died May 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 731

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after death of the designated beneficiary.

Passed May 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1004

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT

Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires reimbursement for school health services, expanding access to medical care in educational settings through state plan amendment funding.95% confidence

died May 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 103

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates all insurance contracts, plans or policies provide insurance coverage for the expense of diagnosing and treating infertility, for women between the ages of 25 and 42 years including preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in conjunction with IVF.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for infertility treatments and IVF, expanding reproductive healthcare access for women 25-42.95% confidence

Passed May 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 705

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires insurance coverage for all community health workers' services to include health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for community health worker services including navigation, care planning, and health education, expanding preventive care access and coordination.95% confidence

Passed May 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1023

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summarySenate Resolution (SR 1023) proclaims May 2025 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about brain tumors and highlight the urgent need for further research into the condition. It also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the leadership of the American Brain Tumor Association.

Passed May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 677

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME -- VISITING ACT

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts reporting to maximize federal funding for family home-visiting program, enhancing program resources through optimized state spending alignment.85% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 655

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps delinquent tax interest (reducing state revenue) and limits audit periods (hindering tax enforcement), restricting government tax collection ability.95% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 256

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% state education funding for mental health staff, increasing public service funding allocation per bill summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% of district funds for mental health staff, directly increasing education funding for student support services.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 2% education funding for school mental health staff (social workers, specialists), directly supporting mental health services per bill's language.95% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track