SB598Introduced in the Senate
Coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
Introduced by Jesse James, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 49.45 (62) of the statutes; Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Health
Representative Melotik added as a cosponsor
Senators Carpenter and Wanggaard added as coauthors
Representatives Madison and Clancy added as cosponsors
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Available for scheduling
Representative Andraca added as a cosponsor
Representatives Palmeri and Vining added as cosponsors
Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
Fiscal estimate received
Representative Phelps added as a cosponsor
Representatives Miresse and Moore Omokunde added as cosponsors
Senator Larson added as a coauthor
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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