Committee advances prior‑authorization bill, adopts timeline amendment
The Health Care and Wellness committee reported out Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 53‑95 with a due‑pass recommendation after adopting amendment 2‑47 to move carrier reporting deadlines earlier to Oct. 1, 2026; supporters said it will streamline access while some members sought clearer guardrails on retroactive denials.
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The Health Care and Wellness committee on Feb. 25 voted to report out Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 53‑95, a prior‑authorization reform measure, with a due‑pass recommendation after adopting an amendment that shifts a carrier reporting deadline.
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