Why 3/5: Enhances transparency and oversight in health insurance, but does not create immediate changes to individual coverage or costs.
This bill will increase public access to information about health insurance plans by requiring the State Corporation Commission to post an inventory of mandated benefits and providers. It also mandates annual reports from health carriers on provider network changes and consolidates balance billing reports, aiming to improve oversight and consumer awareness.
Cleared committee
Reported from Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB618ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB618)
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
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 187 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0187)