Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 221: TO PROHIBIT RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FROM USING CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH PROVIDERS; TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 221 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO PROHIBIT RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FROM USING CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH PROVIDERS; TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Primary sponsor: Lee Johnson (Republican), Breanne Davis (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Breanne Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Brandon Achor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Howard Beaty | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Keith Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Karilyn Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Andrew Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| J. Dismang | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gilmore | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ashley Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Blake Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Greg Leding | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Clarke Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Dave Wallace | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
- Filed