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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.1218, seeks to expand insurance coverage to include stuttering speech therapy. It addresses the need for individuals with stuttering to access specialized treatment through their health insurance plans. The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is closely related to other bills addressing broader access to healthcare services.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurers to cover stuttering speech therapy.
- Addresses access to speech therapy services for individuals with stuttering.
- The bill was amended and replaced by H.5019.
- The bill was heard on October 14, 2025.
Who is affected
- Individuals with stuttering
- Health insurers
- Speech therapists
Notable changes
- The bill was amended and replaced by H.5019.
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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