HB2385Introduced in the House
Concerning the medicaid access program.
Introduced by Nicole Macri, District 043A
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the medicaid access program.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2026
30
Yes
18
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | No |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Appropriations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
APP - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3.
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.
WM - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 153, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
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