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AB 2066: Triggering event: pregnancy.
What AB 2066 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to make pregnancy a triggering event for enrolling or changing a health benefit plan. It would allow individuals to switch plans without a waiting period due to pregnancy. The bill would also impose penalties on health care service plans that fail to comply with this provision, making it a crime. The state would be responsible for reimbursing local agencies and school districts for the costs associated with implementing this law. However, no reimbursement would be required for certain administrative costs.
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |