RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Summary
Establishes the Prior Authorization Committee to specify medical conditions for which prior authorization by the insurer for treatment is not required for health insurance coverage. Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes for other conditions with Medicare policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
6 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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