KentuckyAN ACT relating to colorectal cancer screenings.
What it does
Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require coverage for all colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the United States Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer guidelines for certain covered persons; require coverage for all United States Food and Drug Administration-approved bowel preparation prescribed in connection with a colorectal cancer examination or test; prohibit prior authorization requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests; provide an exemption from the cost sharing prohibition for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans under certain circumstances; provide that the colorectal cancer examination and laboratory test coverage section applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026; establish construction of certain provisions for purposes of federal law and require state officials to comply; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary and comply with notice requirements; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 2signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Acts Ch. 158)Became Law
- Mar 28delivered to Governor
- Vote recorded PASS HB 421. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 28enrolled, signed by President of the SenateTo Governor
- Mar 28enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseMajor
- Mar 28received in House
- Mar 283rd reading, passed 37-0Passed Senate
- Mar 28posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 28, 2025
- Mar 11reported favorably, 2nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Mar 7returned to Banking & Insurance (S)
- Mar 71st readingMinor
- Mar 7taken from Banking & Insurance (S)
- Mar 7to Banking & Insurance (S)Minor
- Mar 6to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Mar 6received in Senate
- Mar 53rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1)Passed House
- Vote recorded Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 5placed in the Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Mar 5taken from Rules
- Mar 5reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)Minor
- Feb 28returned to Banking & Insurance (H)
- Feb 282nd readingMinor
- Feb 28taken from Banking & Insurance (H)
- Feb 27returned to Banking & Insurance (H)
- Feb 271st readingMinor
- Feb 27taken from Banking & Insurance (H)
- Feb 14to Banking & Insurance (H)Minor
- Feb 11to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Feb 11introduced in HouseIntroduced