SB3707Introduced in the Senate
VISION BENEFIT MANAGERS
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Vision Care Plan Regulation Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning defined terms and noncovered services. Requires a vision care organization, before entering into a provider agreement, to inform the eye care provider on how to access the fee schedule using the specified methods. Requires a vision care organization to make an updated copy of a fee schedule available to the eye care provider every calendar quarter. Provides that a vision care organization shall not prohibit an eye care provider from offering a cash payment option to the enrollee if the cash payment option is less costly to the enrollee than the total out-of-pocket cost of the covered service or covered material. Sets forth provisions concerning vision care plan benefits, misrepresentation, modification of a provider agreement, and medical plan preconditions. Provides that a vision care organization shall not require an eye care provider to contract for services under a vision care discount plan as a condition of contracting for services under a provider agreement. Prohibits a vision care organization from requiring an eye care provider to establish a security interest in any property or assets of the eye care provider. Prohibits a vision care organization from retaliating against an eye care provider for exercising any rights under the Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Repeals a provision that construes a violation of the Vision Care Plan Regulation Act to be an unlawful practice under the Act. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0851
August 21, 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 31, 2026
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 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 |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | 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 |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Postponed - Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Waive Posting Notice
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 26, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Insurance Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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 117-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0851
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