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S3011Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.

EngrossedHouse Finance

Introduced by Lammis Vargas, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT - Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.

Where it stands

Referred to House Finance

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 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 Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Finance

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