SM2Introduced in the Senate
Pediatric Palliative Care Medicaid Benefit
Introduced by Elizabeth Stefanics, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Pediatric Palliative Care Medicaid Benefit
Where it stands
Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage · February 6, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Sharer | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Lanier | 2 | Yes |
| Shannon Pinto | 3 | Yes |
| George Munoz | 4 | Absent |
| Leo Jaramillo | 5 | Yes |
| Roberto Gonzales | 6 | Yes |
| Pat Woods | 7 | Yes |
| Pete Campos | 8 | Yes |
| Cindy Nava | 9 | Yes |
| Katy Duhigg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SHPAC
SRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Passed in the Senate - Y:37 N:0
Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
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