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SB2282Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Joy San Buenaventura, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the Prior Authorization Committee to specify medical conditions for which prior authorization by the insurer for treatment is not required for health insurance coverage. Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes for other conditions with Medicare policies.

Where it stands

The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

February 6, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.

  4. The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  5. The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

  6. The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

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