Why 3/5: Improves patient rights and transparency in health insurance claim denials.
Health insurance companies will be required to send notices of denied claims or services to patients within five business days. These notices must also include specific details about the person who made the denial decision, empowering patients with more information to understand and appeal adverse determinations.
Third reading
Read third time
Amendment adopted
Commerce and Labor Amendment agreed to
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
Senate amendment agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB701ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 411 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0411)