Why 3/5: It directly impacts how health insurance carriers manage in-network referrals, affecting providers and enrollees.
This bill prevents health insurance companies from blocking in-network doctors from referring patients or lab samples to any other in-network clinical lab or pathology service. This change aims to ensure smoother access to covered services by allowing providers more flexibility in choosing in-network partners for diagnostic testing.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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 (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB745ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB745)
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 139 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0139)