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H7187Introduced in the House

Prohibits healthcare insurers from requiring or conducting a review for prescription medicine used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder containing Methadone, Burenorphine, or Naltrexone, or approved to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by John Edwards, District 70

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INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT - Prohibits healthcare insurers from requiring or conducting a review for prescription medicine used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder containing Methadone, Burenorphine, or Naltrexone, or approved to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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