SF 122: Medical necessity standard-timeline amendments.

Official summary

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

AN ACT relating to the insurance code; amending the number of days a health insurer has to determine the medical necessity of a health care service; amending the number of days an independent review organization has to make an external review determination regarding medical necessity of a health care service; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3

“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 3, 2026H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
2. March 3, 2026H No report prior to CoW Cutoff
3. February 23, 2026H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
4. February 20, 2026H Received for Introduction
5. February 20, 2026S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
6. February 19, 2026S 2nd Reading:Passed
7. February 18, 2026S COW:Passed
8. February 17, 2026S Placed on General File
9. February 17, 2026S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
10. February 13, 2026S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 30-1-0-0-0
11. February 12, 2026S Received for Introduction
12. February 11, 2026Bill Number Assigned