Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the medical assistance program, and other public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2716
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2716 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2716 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• H-8188 · filed March 10, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the rules for Medicaid eligibility for persons with disabilities by allowing unearned income and certain assets, such as one vehicle and retirement accounts, to be ignored when calculating eligibility. It also adds a rule that children eligible for WIC remain eligible even if their parents are not citizens or qualified aliens. Finally, it updates the language regarding benefits exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
  Adopted
  March 10, 2026
• H-8180Strike everything · filed March 9, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to establish a "work without worry" program that provides Medicaid coverage to employed individuals with disabilities. The new version sets specific eligibility rules based on age and employment, creates a sliding scale for monthly premiums based on income, and includes a six-month grace period for coverage if a person temporarily loses their job or faces a health crisis.
  Ruled not germane
  March 10, 2026