Dental plan portal.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill forces any dental health plan or dental insurance carrier to create an internet portal that dentists can use to see enrollee contracts, coverage details, eligibility, claim status and payment amounts. The portal must be HIPAA‑compliant, available 24/7 at no cost to any dental provider, and allow electronic upload of supporting documents. Plans that do not follow the rules can be sanctioned by the state department.

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Hearings

• Health
  Health · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
3. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
4. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
6. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Sharp-Collins · sponsor

Bill text

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