S02644Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.
Introduced by Joseph Addabbo, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.
Where it stands
COMMITTED TO RULES
June 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Insurance Committee Vote · February 3, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Yes |
| Andrew Gounardes | 26 | Yes |
| Nathalia Fernandez | 34 | Yes |
| Jamaal Bailey | 36 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
| James Skoufis | 42 | Yes |
| Jacob Ashby | 43 | Yes |
| Pamela Helming | 54 | Yes |
| Jeremy Cooney | 56 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
1ST REPORT CAL.1278
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to insurance
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
1ST REPORT CAL.217
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
COMMITTED TO RULES
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