HB1638Introduced in the House

Creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary.

Introduced

Introduced by David Nagel, District 06-BEL

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary.

Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229

August 21, 2026

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

December 10, 2025
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 1 P. 29
February 11, 2026
Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
February 11, 2026
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
March 3, 2026
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 9
March 11, 2026
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 13
August 5, 2026
Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 159
August 21, 2026
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229

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