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SB 455 (2026)

Require health insurance to cover GLP-1s for overweight individuals

This bill is still active.

Last updated 2026-04-16 1:47 pm
Summary:

Requires health plans to cover GLP-1 medications for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or for those with a BMI of 35 or higher with at least one other listed health condition. The Senate amended the bill to slightly lower those BMI thresholds.

Bill Sponsor:
Suzanne M. Prentiss
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Status:
HOUSE
Public Hearing Date:
04/15/2026 10:30 am
Public Hearing Location:
GP Room 229
Senate Voting Date:
03/05/2026
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