Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2694: Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2694 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Primary sponsor: Walter Michel (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Michel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Blackmon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Blackwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hillman Frazier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Michael McLendon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sarita Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joseph Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Williams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Younger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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 Committee
- Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Insurance
- Transmitted To House
- Passed
- Title Suff Do Pass
- DR - TSDP: IN To AP
- Referred To Insurance;Appropriations