SB794Introduced in the Senate
Health Insurance - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy - Coverage Effective Date
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing an individual who enrolls for coverage or enrolls a dependent for coverage during a certain special enrollment period for pregnancy to choose a certain date option on which the coverage will become effective; and requiring the carrier, if the individual fails to select the effective date, to select a certain date option.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 787
May 26, 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 8, 2026
133
Yes
1
No
7
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 | No |
| 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 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {873227/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-1)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 787
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