S04867Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.
Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.
Where it stands
referred to insurance
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 7, 2026
60
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
1ST REPORT CAL.583
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4867A
COMMITTED TO RULES
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
1ST REPORT CAL.700
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to insurance
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