HB 1347 (2026): relative to health care provider networks and referrals.
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HB 1347 (2026)
relative to health care provider networks and referrals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 16 people signed in online: 16 in support. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 9, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Trinidad Tellez (D - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 159
- February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:30 am GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- September 9, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229