SB 379 (2018): relative to retroactive denials of previously paid claims.

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SB 379 (2018)

relative to retroactive denials of previously paid claims.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 317

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0416s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0416s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2018-1863h), offered by Rep. Bouldin, was adopted on a division vote 294–35 on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (1975c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-1975c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 317 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 27, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 4, 2018, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 11, 2018, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 14, 2018, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0416s — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 294, nays 35, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1863h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 24, 2018: Hearing: 01/24/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0416s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0416s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0416s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 4, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/04/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 11, 2018: Executive Session: 04/11/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Butler) 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: FLAM #2018-1863h (NT) (Rep. Bouldin): AA DV 294-35 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1863h: MA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Carson, Hennessey; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Hunt, Butler, Plumer, Schwaegler 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/14/2018, 11:00 am, Room 103, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1975c Filed 05/17/2018; As Amended by the Senate
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 1975c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1975c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0317; Effective 01/01/2019

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