Relating to a review of anti-obesity medications by the department of health and human services and the department of administrative services for purposes of the medical assistance program and health insurance plans for state employees

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2025
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeMarch 5, 2025
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the department of health and human services (HHS) and the department of administrative services (DAS) review of anti-obesity medication for purposes of the medical assistance program and health insurance plans for state employees established pursuant to Code chapter 509A. The bill requires HHS and DAS to review anti-obesity medications, including GLP-1 agonists, for effectiveness, comorbidities, cost savings, eligibility requirements, and short-term and long-term costs associated with coverage. HHS and DAS shall submit a report to the general assembly by January 5, 2026, containing HHS’s and DAS’s findings, proposed eligibility requirements, and any short-term and long-term costs associated with coverage.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 18, 2025 (as SSB 1138). On February 20, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Mike Klimesh REmail
• Sen. Sandy Salmon REmail
• Sen. Zach Wahls DEmail

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