HB481
Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.
Prohibits a health insurance carrier from denying or making an adverse determination of a prior authorization request for prescription drugs or health care services unless such denial has been reviewed and approved by a licensed physician.-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105194D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/23/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106401D-H1
- 02/02/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/03/2026 - House: committee substitute agreed to
- 02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
