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TX HB3502
TX HB3502Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
AI Summary
This bill requires health benefit plans in Texas to provide coverage for any adverse consequences related to gender transition procedures or treatments, including testing and screening to monitor the enrollee's mental and physical health, as well as coverage for procedures or treatments necessary to reverse the gender transition. The bill applies to a wide range of health benefit plans, including individual, group, and government-sponsored plans, but does not apply to self-funded plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023, and applies to plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
David Spiller (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar (on 05/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3502 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03502H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB03502H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03502H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03502I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03502I.htm |
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