House bill · 89R

HB 4681

Relating to disclosures of preauthorization requirements and explanations of benefits for medical and health care services and supplies covered by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans; imposing administrative penalties.

Did not pass

Progress

22 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Insurance Insurance
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Tom OliversonR

In committee

Insurance
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Insurance: Health & Accident Insurance: Insurers & Agents

Bill text

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