Why 2/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, reducing immediate impact.
Healthcare providers will be able to submit all required information for health insurance claims, medical necessity, and prior authorizations to carriers electronically. This change, effective January 1, 2027, aims to streamline administrative processes for providers and potentially speed up claim resolution.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (17-Y 3-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB172ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Health insurance claims; electronic information or attachments accepted, delayed effective date.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB172)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 201 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0201)