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S3282Introduced in the Senate

Expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap plan enrollees who enroll outside of a plan’s initial enrollment period.

Passed

Introduced by Valarie Lawson, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES - Expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap plan enrollees who enroll outside of a plan’s initial enrollment period.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 9, 2026

67

Yes

5

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House 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 (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Health & Human Services

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  10. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  11. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

  12. House passed in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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