As introduced: - Prohibits a utilization review organization from using an artificial intelligence algorithm as the sole basis for denying, delaying, or downgrading a prior authorization request for medical necessity. - Requires that denials of prior authorization requests be made by a qualified reviewer or clinical peer in a similar specialty and establishes requirements for provider notifications, consultations, and appeals. - Prohibits health carriers from requiring prior authorization for cancer-related screenings and preventative services that follow national comprehensive cancer network guidelines. - Establishes timelines for utilization review organizations to conduct prepayment audits and automatically approves claims if those timelines are not met.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 3, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Commerce |
Feb 19, 2026 | — | Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2421. |
Feb 19, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Health and Human Services |
Feb 10, 2026 | — | Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. |
Feb 10, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Health and Human Services (Warme Ch, Trone Garriott, Webster) |
Feb 9, 2026 | — | Subcommittee Meeting: 02/10/2026 8:30AM Room 315. |
Feb 5, 2026 | — | Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. |
Feb 5, 2026 | — | Subcommittee: Warme, Trone Garriott, and Webster. |
| Last Action | Feb 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |