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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/19/2019
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to require the state's Medicaid program to continue providing medical assistance to eligible pregnant women for at least 12 months after they give birth or experience an involuntary miscarriage. The bill also includes a provision allowing state agencies to delay implementing any part of the bill if they determine a federal waiver or authorization is necessary. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Michelle Beckley (D)*,
Jessica Farrar (D)*,
Ryan Guillen (R)*,
Terry Meza (D)*,
Sheryl Cole (D),
Alex Dominguez (D),
Celia Israel (D),
Leo Pacheco (D),
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D),
Chris Turner (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Referred to Human Services (on 02/19/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB241 | 11/13/2018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00241I.htm | 11/13/2018 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00241I.pdf | 11/13/2018 |
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