SB3517Introduced in the Senate
INS-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
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 payment from a health insurance issuer to a nonparticipating ground ambulance service provider, provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers subject to a unit of local government (rather than owned and operated by a unit of local government), the rate shall be equal to the rate established or approved by the governing body of the local government (rather than a unit of local government) providing the ground ambulance service. Provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers that are not subject to the jurisdiction of a unit of local government (rather than owned and operated by a unit of local government), the rate shall be equal to the lesser of the specified rates.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0732
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
108
Yes
0
No
1
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. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Insurance
Postponed - Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
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. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0732
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