Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1494: Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 1494 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening. Primary sponsor: Tracie Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening; Requiring that certain health insurance policies issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after a specified date provide specified minimum coverage for breast cancer screening and diagnosis; requiring that certain health insurance policies issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after a specified date provide specified minimum coverage for breast cancer screening and diagnosis; requiring that certain health benefit plans issued on or after a specified date provide specified minimum coverage for breast cancer screening and diagnosis; requiring that certain health maintenance contracts issued or renewed on or after a specified date provide specified minimum coverage for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracie Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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 Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
- Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
- Favorable by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 412 Knott Building
- Introduced
- Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Appropriations
- Filed