Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

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

Last action — 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)

  3. 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (105)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 485 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 485?
SB 485 is sponsored by Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), and Tiara T. Mack (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 485?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 485?
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