2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H5561: Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

Legislative Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE - Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

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Bill History

2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
4/18/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
House of Representatives
4/24/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Corporations(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Corvese
Arthur Corvese
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/26/2025136.8 KB