Relating to access to health services; and declaring an emergency.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

Updates the preventive health services that must be covered by some health benefit plans. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to make some health benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to issue a standing order for a prescription. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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18 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 9

3:00 PM

Senate Health Care Public Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

Senate Health Care Work Session

Feb 24

3:00 PM

House Health Care Public Hearing

Feb 26

3:00 PM

House Health Care Work Session