HB 6061 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Last action — 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.
In plain language
The bill amends insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.
This legislation aims to change existing insurance coverage related to mental health and substance use disorders. Specific provisions and requirements are not detailed as the bill text is not available.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This could affect your access to mental health and substance use disorder services covered by insurance.
Summary
Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB 6061 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
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03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Sponsors
- Jennifer A. Stewart · Primary
- Karen Alzate · Primary
- Julie A. Casimiro · Primary
- Grace Diaz · Primary
- Rebecca M. Kislak · Primary
- Joshua J. Giraldo · Primary
- David Morales · Primary
- Brandon C. Potter · Primary
- Cherie L. Cruz · Primary
- Teresa Ann Tanzi · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on
Sponsors (10)
- Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic
- Karen Alzate Democratic
- Julie A. Casimiro Democratic
- Grace Diaz Democratic
- Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic
- Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic
- David Morales Democratic
- Brandon C. Potter Democratic
- Cherie L. Cruz Democratic
- Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (104)
104 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 104 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 6061 do?
- Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
- Who sponsors HB 6061?
- HB 6061 is sponsored by Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 6061?
- 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 HB 6061?
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