2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H5990: Extends eligibility for lactation counselor services to RIte Start recipients starting October 1, 2025, through the end of their 12 month postpartum period, with coverage provided regardless of federal financial participation.

Legislative Summary

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN - Extends eligibility for lactation counselor services to RIte Start recipients starting October 1, 2025, through the end of their 12 month postpartum period, with coverage provided regardless of federal financial participation.

Bill History

2/28/2025
Introduced, referred to House Finance
House of Representatives
4/25/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/28/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Finance(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/28/202523.2 KB