HB 1760-FN-A (2026): repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1760-FN-A (2026)

repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2026, with 191 people signed in online: 178 in support, 12 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House failed “Special Order to next order of business” on a division vote 148–181, on a motion by Rep. Laura Telerski. On March 12, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business” on a division vote 304–40, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 184–153.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
  • March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
  • March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Special Order to next order of business — yeas 148, nays 181, failed
  • March 12, 2026, House: Special Order to next order of business — yeas 304, nays 40, passed
  • March 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 184, nays 153, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/18/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  • March 4, 2026: Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  • March 4, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Telerski): MF DV 148-181 03/11/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA DV 304-40 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 184-153 03/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

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