House Bill 421

Actions | Amendments
Last Action 03/28/25: delivered to Governor
Title AN ACT relating to colorectal cancer screenings.
Bill Documents Current/Final
Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statements Health Mandate
Local Mandate
Additional Fiscal Impact Statements Exist
Bill Request Number 1443
Sponsors A. Neighbors, K. Banta, B. Chester-Burton, D. Grossberg, K. Moser
Summary of Original Version 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.
Index Headings of Original Version Drugs and Medicines - FDA-approved bowel preparation, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement
Effective Dates, Delayed - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, January 1, 2026
Health and Medical Services - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement
Insurance, Health - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage
State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, approval and notice
State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, approval and notice
State Agencies - Department of Insurance, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage
Medicaid - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1 with Fiscal Impact Statements
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/11/25
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
02/14/25
  • to Banking & Insurance (H)
02/27/25
  • taken from Banking & Insurance (H)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Banking & Insurance (H)
02/28/25
  • taken from Banking & Insurance (H)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Banking & Insurance (H)
03/05/25
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
  • taken from Rules
  • placed in the Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
  • 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
03/06/25
  • received in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
03/07/25
  • to Banking & Insurance (S)
  • taken from Banking & Insurance (S)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Banking & Insurance (S)
03/11/25
  • reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
03/28/25
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 28, 2025
  • 3rd reading, passed 37-0
  • received in House
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Fiscal Impact Statements Health Mandate to House Committee Substitute 1
Local Mandate to House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions, except establish the applicable guidelines for the coverage of certain covered persons.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement
Insurance, Health - Colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid, colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement
Medicaid - Colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement
Actuarial Analysis - Colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement
Health Benefit Plan Mandate - Colorectal cancer screenings, applicable guidelines, coverage requirement

Last updated: 3/28/2025 8:47 PM (EDT)