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 21, 2025
- Status
- C 157 L 26
- Last action
- Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 23, 2026)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
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, 202694 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 202648 yea · 1 nay
- Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 9, 202649 yea · 0 nay
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