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SB 2561 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT

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Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 13, 2026
Last action
May 5, 2026 — 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Alana DiMario D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled