SB 506-FN (2026): relative to community engagement and work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
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SB 506-FN (2026)
relative to community engagement and work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. James Gray (R - SD6)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/05/2026; Vote 4-1; CC
- March 5, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 134-FN (2026): relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
- SB 134-FN (2026): relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.