An Act relative to premium impact statements

This bill requires state agencies to prepare a public statement analyzing how proposed healthcare regulations will affect insurance premiums before they are adopted. It mandates that these statements be filed with the Secretary of State and allows the public to submit data and arguments regarding the potential financial impact. Additionally, the legislation directs legislative committees to refer all healthcare-related bills to the Center for Health Information and Analysis for a study before they can be reported favorably. The primary goal is to increase transparency by ensuring the public and lawmakers understand the cost implications of new health rules.