Health care coverage cost sharing.

Summary

The bill stops large‑group health‑care service plans and insurance policies issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2026 from imposing any cost‑sharing (deductibles, copays, coinsurance) on in‑network services for enrollees younger than 21, except for limited situations with high‑deductible plans. It also forbids providers from billing for such cost‑sharing. The change aims to make health care more affordable for children and teenagers.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (January 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Jan 13, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jan 22, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jan 13, 2026

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. Jan 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
4. Jan 22, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
5. Jan 13, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (January 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Jan 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
7. Jan 5, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 5, 2025Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
9. Mar 4, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
10. Feb 10, 2025Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
11. Jan 24, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee February 23.
12. Jan 23, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bonta · sponsor

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