SB 663-FN-A (2026): creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.

SB 663-FN-A (2026)

creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Finance
• Senate committee: Finance
• Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
• Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 2026 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0803s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0803s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 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 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2026, with 17 people signed in online: 17 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1528h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1528h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2026 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2026, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2026.

Sponsors

• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
• Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
• Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
• Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
• Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Sen. Tara Reardon (D - SD15)
• Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
• Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)
• Rep. Jerry Stringham (D - Graf 3)
• Rep. Laura Telerski (D - Hills 11)
• Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 19)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 10, 2026, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
• March 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• April 13, 2026, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Finance, GP 230
• April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, GP 230
• May 7, 2026: consent calendar, House
• May 14, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0803s — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1528h — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 5
• SC 8
• SJ 5
• HJ 8, page 114
• HC 18, page 8
• HJ 12, page 11
• SJ 12
• SJ 14
• HJ 15, page 45