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SB20Introduced in the Senate

Prior Authorization & Prescription Drugs

Passed

Introduced by Elizabeth Stefanics, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prior Authorization & Prescription Drugs

Where it stands

Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6

March 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Final Passage · February 18, 2026

43

Yes

6

No

21

Absent or Not Voting

70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Rodney Montoya1No
Mark Duncan2Absent
William Hall3Yes
Joseph Hernandez4Absent
Doreen Johnson5Yes
Martha Garcia6Yes
Tanya Mirabal Moya7Yes
Brian Baca8Absent
Patricia Lundstrom9Yes
Andres Romero10Yes

Bill history

  1. Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTC

  2. SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session

  3. SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution

  4. STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution

  5. Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:1

  6. Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC

  7. HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  8. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:43 N:6

  9. Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6

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