S916
An Act to enhance analysis of state health mandates and costs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the state’s understanding of the costs and impacts associated with health mandates imposed on insurance plans. It seeks to enhance the analysis of these mandates to better inform policy decisions and potentially identify ways to mitigate their financial effects. The bill directs a study to examine these issues, providing a framework for evaluating the current landscape of state health mandates. Ultimately, the goal is to promote greater transparency and accountability regarding the costs of these mandates.
Key provisions
- Directs a study to analyze state health mandates.
- Focuses on the costs associated with these mandates.
- Aims to improve the state’s understanding of the impact of mandates.
- Supports informed policy decisions regarding health insurance mandates.
Who is affected
- Health insurance providers
- Consumers of health insurance
- The state government (through health care financing)
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.916 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance analysis of state health mandates and costs
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to regulate state health insurance mandates and costs. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.916
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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