AI Summary

The "Coverage for Biomarker Testing" bill aims to expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing, which helps in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions by analyzing specific biological markers. This bill proposes provisions that require health insurers to cover the costs associated with biomarker testing, thereby improving access to personalized medicine and enhancing patient care. If enacted, this legislation could lead to better healthcare outcomes by enabling more individuals to benefit from advanced diagnostic tools and targeted treatments based on their unique genetic makeup or other biological characteristics.

• 2023-12-13: Filed

• 2023-12-27: Referred to Select Committee on Health Innovation

• 2023-12-27: Referred to Appropriations Committee

• 2023-12-27: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

• 2023-12-27: Now in Select Committee on Health Innovation

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-01-18: Added to Select Committee on Health Innovation agenda

• 2024-01-22: Favorable with CS by Select Committee on Health Innovation

• 2024-01-23: Reported out of Select Committee on Health Innovation

• 2024-01-24: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-01-24: CS Filed

• 2024-01-25: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

• 2024-01-25: Referred to Appropriations Committee

• 2024-01-25: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-01-25: Now in Appropriations Committee

• 2024-02-06: Added to Appropriations Committee agenda

• 2024-02-08: Favorable by Appropriations Committee

• 2024-02-08: Reported out of Appropriations Committee

• 2024-02-08: Now in Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-02-20: Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda

• 2024-02-22: Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-02-23: Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-02-23: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-02-23: CS Filed

• 2024-02-26: Bill referred to House Calendar

• 2024-02-26: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/29/2024)

• 2024-02-26: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

• 2024-02-29: Read 2nd time

• 2024-02-29: Amendment 718117 adopted

• 2024-02-29: Added to Third Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-29: Read 3rd time

• 2024-02-29: CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0

• 2024-02-29: In Messages

• 2024-02-29: Referred to Fiscal Policy

• 2024-02-29: Received

• 2024-03-05: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy

• 2024-03-05: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

• 2024-03-05: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 964

• 2024-03-05: Read 2nd time

• 2024-03-05: Read 3rd time

• 2024-03-05: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0

• 2024-03-05: In Messages

• 2024-03-05: Ordered enrolled

• 2024-06-17: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

• 2024-06-18: Approved by Governor

• 2024-06-19: Chapter No. 2024-249