Why 1/5: The bill's provisions do not take effect until January 1, 2027.
This bill will prevent health insurance companies from charging higher premiums to tobacco users, potentially lowering costs for individuals and small groups who use tobacco. Starting January 1, 2027, health carriers will no longer be able to charge up to 1.5 times more for tobacco users.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB630)
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (20-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (85-Y 13-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB630ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB630)
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 35 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0035)