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AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES (Requires health insurance to provide coverage for communication access between deaf patients and their physicians.)

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

RI SB 141 · Senate Bill · 2019

Stage: Session ended
Started in: Senate
Sponsors: 5
Latest action: Jun 13, 2019

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Jun 13, 2019
Floor (Needs attention)
The session ended first
Law (Not started)

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Elizabeth A. CrowleyLead sponsor
Josh MillerLead sponsor
Sandra CanoLead sponsor
Stephen R. ArchambaultLead sponsor
Sue SosnowskiLead sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Rhode Island.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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