HB4965Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to patient-centered treatment flexibility within the Public Employees Insurance Agency
Introduced by Laura Kimble, District 71
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to allow a patient who has received prior authorization from the Public Employees Insurance Agency for treatment of a medical condition to receive an alternative covered treatment for the same condition without additional prior authorization, provided the alternative treatment is medically appropriate and does not exceed the cost of the originally authorized treatment.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 497) · March 12, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 290)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 497)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/25/2026
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal
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