SB272Introduced in the Senate
Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage
Introduced by Dawn Gile, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations that provide coverage for chemotherapy to treat cancer to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used for the preservation of hair in connection with chemotherapy treatment; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
127
Yes
6
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (127-6)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51
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