Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

E2SSB 5395 — Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.

Signed into law — Chapter 157, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Orwall
Introduced
January 27, 2026
Status
C 157 L 26
Last action
Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 23, 2026)

What this bill does

Modifies requirements related to determination notifications and the use of artificial intelligence as part of the prior authorization process for private health insurance and health plans offered to public or school employees.

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Floor votes

  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 4, 2026
    94 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 2026
    48 yea · 1 nay
  • Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 9, 2026
    49 yea · 0 nay

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