S05263Introduced in the Senate
Provides that coverage for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder shall not be subject to preauthorization.
Introduced by Jacob Ashby, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that coverage for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder shall not be subject to preauthorization.
Where it stands
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Insurance Committee Vote · April 20, 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.1280
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
COMMITTED TO RULES
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
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