SB 25-010: Electronic Communications in Health Care

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Subject to specific requirements, the act allows a notice to or from a party or other document required by law in an insurance transaction that is related to a provision of a health insurance contract or that is to serve as evidence of health insurance coverage to be delivered, stored, and presented by electronic means if the electronic means meet the requirements of the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act". The delivery of a notice or document by electronic means is considered the equivalent to and has the same effect as any other delivery method required by law. The act requires health insurance carriers to deliver paper communications to any individuals that may elect to receive paper communications upon request. An insurance producer is not subject to civil liability for any harm or injury that occurs because of a party's election to receive any notice or document by electronic means or by a carrier's failure to deliver or a party's failure to receive a notice or document by electronic means. A carrier may mail, deliver, or, if the carrier obtains separate, specific consent, post on the carrier's website a health coverage plan and an endorsement that does not contain personal identifying information. If the carrier elects to post a health coverage plan and an endorsement on the carrier's website in lieu of mailing or delivering the health coverage plan and endorsement, the carrier shall comply with certain conditions. The commissioner of insurance may adopt rules to implement the act. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 14, 2025Governor Signed
2. March 4, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
3. March 4, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. March 4, 2025Sent to the Governor
5. February 18, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. February 14, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
7. February 12, 2025House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
8. February 6, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
9. February 5, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
10. February 4, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
11. February 3, 2025Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. January 29, 2025Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

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