Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill changes state law so that once a health plan or insurer approves a prior authorization, it cannot be cancelled or altered after the provider has performed the service in good faith. The authorization must remain in effect for a minimum of one year, or for the full course of treatment if shorter. This protects patients from unexpected coverage changes and makes violations a criminal offense.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 64. Noes 4. Page 6560.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jul 1, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 18, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 7, 2025

History

1. Jun 23, 2025In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Jun 18, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
3. May 21, 2025Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
4. May 13, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5. May 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 2. Page 1518.)
6. May 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
7. May 7, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 7).
8. Apr 29, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 28, 2025Read second time and amended.
10. Apr 24, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 22).
11. Feb 24, 2025Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
12. Feb 12, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Pilar Schiavo (D) · sponsor
• Schiavo

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