SB 461 is sponsored by Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 10 D cosponsors

SB 461 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Last action June 03, 2025 — 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed

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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 “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 03, 2025
06/03/2025 Senate read and passed
May 27, 2025
05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
May 27, 2025
05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
May 23, 2025
05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
March 13, 2025
03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 07, 2025
03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
February 26, 2025
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

June 03, 2025

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	36	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 461 do?: 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.
Who sponsors SB 461?: SB 461 is sponsored by Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 461?: This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 461?: Track SB 461 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 461
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Louis P. DiPalma

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