Prohibit certain insurance practices

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 stops insurers from forcing patients with chronic, complex, rare, or life‑threatening illnesses to use only in‑network pharmacies, to deny coverage, or to add fees for drugs given by a doctor in a physician’s office or independent hospital. It applies to health plans issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The goal is to ensure timely, uninterrupted access to needed treatments.

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Hearings

• House Insurance: H. B. No. 220, H. B. No. 579, H. B. No. 716, H. B. No. 682
  House Insurance · Mar 17, 2026
• House Insurance: H. B. No. 636, H. B. No. 682, H. B. No. 593, H. B. No. 652, H. B. No. 405
  House Insurance · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Feb 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 4, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Meredith Craig · sponsor
• Gayle Manning

Bill text

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