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SB1162 • 2025

eliminating recovery by the state for birth expenses paid through the Medical Assistance program

eliminating recovery by the state for birth expenses paid through the Medical Assistance program

Healthcare
Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators L. Johnson, Roys, Ratcliff and Hesselbein, cosponsored by Representatives Stubbs, Moore Omokunde, Arney, Goodwin, Hong, Sinicki, Palmeri and Mayadev
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-03-19 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators L. Johnson , Roys , Ratcliff and Hesselbein ; cosponsored by Representatives Stubbs , Moore Omokunde , Arney , Goodwin , Hong , Sinicki , Palmeri and Mayadev

  3. 2026-03-19 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry

Official Summary Text

eliminating recovery by the state for birth expenses paid through the Medical Assistance program
Status: S - Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry