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S2468Introduced in the Senate

Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Linda Ujifusa, District 11

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INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT - Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · April 16, 2026

5

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0

No

3

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8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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