HB565Introduced in the House
Health benefit plans and Medicaid; require to offer coverage for biomarker testing.
Introduced by Sam Creekmore, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Be Known As The "jill Gary Eure Act" Or "jill's Law"; To Require Each Health Benefit Plan, Contract Or Agreement That Is Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After July 1, 2026, Including The Medicaid Program And The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan, To Offer Coverage For Biomarker Testing For The Purposes Of Diagnosis, Treatment, Appropriate Management, Or Ongoing Monitoring Of An Enrollee's Disease Or Condition When Use Of The Test Is Supported By Medical And Scientific Evidence; To Amend Sections 43-13-117 And 83-5-907, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 4, 2026
51
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Insurance
DR - TSDP: PH To IN
DR - TSDP: IN To PH
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Insurance
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Returned For Enrolling
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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