Creates provisions relating to payments for vasectomies
HB 1547 creates a state program covering full vasectomy costs for uninsured male residents who lack employer or public health insurance, regardless of income. It requires all health insurers in the state (effective 2026) to cover vasectomies without medical necessity requirements, deductibles, or co-pays. The program is funded through a dedicated "Vasectomy Fund" with annual state appropriations, and the state department of social services will administer eligibility and payments. Private health plans must provide this coverage starting January 1, 2026, but exclusions apply to certain supplemental insurance policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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District
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Michael Burton
DDemocratic
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