SB3509Introduced in the Senate
INS CD-BIOMARKER TESTING
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning biomarker testing, removes provisions concerning requests for exceptions to restricted coverage; the publication of medical policies and coverage guidelines; written justifications for denial of coverage; prior authorization; and periodic audits and reviews. Provides that the biomarker testing requirements are subject to, and shall operate in accordance with, specified provisions of the Prior Authorization Reform Act and the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to policies, contracts, and certificates of insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2028.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0731
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
109
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Insurance
Postponed - Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Insurance; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Insurance
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Insurance; 011-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Morrison
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Sent to the Governor
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2028
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0731
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