HB 1656-FN (2026): relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.
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HB 1656-FN (2026)
relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.
- Status: Killed
- 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 27 people signed in online: 27 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, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eleana Colby (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Janet Lucas (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Rep. Trinidad Tellez (D - Hills 40)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 2:45 PM: 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
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 02:45 pm 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
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026