Maddy summaryHJ 610 is a symbolic resolution commending Robert R. Lindgren for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, programs, or individuals. The bill formally expresses appreciation through a joint resolution passed by both legislative chambers. It serves as a ceremonial gesture without any concrete policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 580 is a non-binding resolution commending Ross A. Mugler for his contributions. It does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups, as it is a ceremonial recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in February 2025. This type of bill serves only to honor an individual without legal or financial implications.
Maddy summaryHJ 584 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Golden Bethune-Hill, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. The resolution was passed unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2025, and formally adopted by the legislature. As a ceremonial measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 593 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Diana Lee Creasey's life. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group, as it is a non-binding expression of tribute. The resolution simply recognizes and celebrates her contributions, with no legislative or financial impact. This type of resolution is standard practice for acknowledging individuals' legacies.
Maddy summaryHJ 562 is a ceremonial resolution commending Wesley Housing for its community service. It does not create new laws or affect any programs; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was formally adopted by both the House and Senate with voice votes in early 2025. As a commendation, it has no legal or financial impact on the recipient or the public.
Maddy summaryHJ 551 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the Edwards family for their community contributions. It passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. This procedural bill has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation, regulations, or specific groups beyond the symbolic recognition of the Edwards family. It follows standard practice for non-binding commendations in the legislative process.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Lara Shearin Overy for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond the act of commendation itself. The resolution was unanimously adopted by both the House and Senate in early 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to express legislative appreciation.
State plan for medical assistance services and health insurance; pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Directs the Board of Medical Assistance Services to amend the state plan for medical assistance services to include a provision for payment of medical assistance for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) that includes payment for treatment using antimicrobials, medication, and behavioral therapies to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.The bill also requires each insurer proposing to issue individual or group accident and sickness insurance policies providing hospital, medical and surgical, or major medical coverage on an expense-incurred basis; each corporation providing individual or group accident and sickness subscription contracts; and each health maintenance organization providing a health care plan for health care services to provide coverage for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of PANDAS and PANS. The bill requires such coverage to include coverage for treatment using antimicrobials, medication, and behavioral therapies to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.The bill prohibits an insurer, corporation, or organization from (i) denying or delaying the coverage of PANDAS or PANS because the enrollee previously received treatment or because the enrollee was diagnosed with or received treatment for his condition under a different diagnostic name, including autoimmune encephalopathy; (ii) limiting coverage of immunomodulating therapies for the treatment of PANDAS or PANS in a manner that is inconsistent with the treatment guidelines developed by a consortium convened for the purposes of researching, identifying, and publishing best practice standards for diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS or PANS that are accessible for medical professionals and are based on evidence of positive patient outcomes; (iii) requiring a trial of therapies that treat only neuropsychiatric symptoms before authorizing coverage of immunomodulating therapies for the treatment of PANDAS or PANS; or (iv) denying coverage for out-of-state treatment if the service is not available within the Commonwealth. This bill is a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission.
Maddy summaryHJ 511 is a commemorative resolution passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 to honor the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights. The resolution was adopted without debate or committee action, following standard procedure for symbolic legislative actions. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 504 is a ceremonial joint resolution that formally expresses appreciation for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution simply commends NCSL for its work supporting state legislatures and fostering collaboration. Passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in January 2025, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the expression of goodwill.
