HB1068Introduced in the House of Delegates
Health Insurance - Special Enrollment Period for Newly Hired Employees of Small Businesses
Introduced by Jared Solomon, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring certain health insurance carriers to provide certain special enrollment periods, of 60 days beginning on the first day of employment, for individuals and the individuals' dependents who become employed by small employers that do not offer employer-sponsored health plans.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 11, 2026
119
Yes
15
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {143025/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (119-15)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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