SB 172: Health insurance claims; electronic information or attachments accepted, delayed effective date.

Official summary

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

Health insurance; carrier business practices; electronic attachments. Provides that, in the following contexts, information may be submitted by a provider to a health insurance carrier through electronic attachment, as defined in the bill: (i) information related to services rendered as required by the carrier in its provider contract; (ii) information related to any defect or impropriety that prevents the carrier from deeming a health insurance claim a clean claim, as defined in existing law; and (iii) information required to establish medical necessity, benefit coverage, or prior authorization of services, or to conduct reconsideration activities. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 676.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0201)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 201 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 23, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB172)
4. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
5. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
6. February 26, 2026Signed by President
7. February 26, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. February 26, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB172ER)
9. February 26, 2026Enrolled
10. February 24, 2026Passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
11. February 24, 2026Read third time
12. February 23, 2026Read second time

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