Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy
This bill requires insurance policies to cover medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds for pregnant individuals when recommended by established clinical guidelines. It defines these guidelines as evidence-based recommendations developed by independent medical organizations using transparent methods and conflict-of-interest policies. The law applies to any insurance policy issued, renewed, or modified on or after January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 8, 2023
Last action May 22, 2024
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2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5579A
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Mar 8, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Samra Brouk
DDemocratic/Working Families
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