SB 486 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), and Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 486 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Last action March 20, 2025 — 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Senate
4
Passed House
5
To Executive
6
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.

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Summary

Establishes a process whereby large drug manufacturers, may be penalized for prescription drug price increases where there is no, or inadequate, new evidence to support the price increase.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 20, 2025
03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 14, 2025
03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
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 08, 2023

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	27	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	0
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	37	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (37)

Member	Party	Vote
Cano	—	Yea
DeLuca	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	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
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	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
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	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 486 do?: Establishes a process whereby large drug manufacturers, may be penalized for prescription drug price increases where there is no, or inadequate, new evidence to support the price increase.
Who sponsors SB 486?: SB 486 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), and Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 486?: 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 486?: Track SB 486 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 486
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Lori Urso

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