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SB 25-183

Coverage for Pregnancy-Related Services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 61 co-sponsors

Requires private plans and public programs to cover pregnancy-related care from prenatal to postpartum, improving access and reducing barriers for pregnant people.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-183

SB 25‑183 — Coverage for Pregnancy‑Related Services

Status: Governor Signed (April 24, 2025)
Introduced: February 26, 2025

Overview / Purpose

SB 25‑183, titled "Coverage for Pregnancy‑Related Services," is enacted legislation intended to expand or clarify health coverage for services related to pregnancy. While the full bill text is not provided here, the bill’s title and legislative posture indicate the sponsor intent to ensure that medical services connected to pregnancy — from prenatal through postpartum care — are covered under applicable health plans or public programs.

Procedural timeline (key actions)

  • Feb 26, 2025 — Introduced in Senate; assigned to Judiciary
  • Mar 12–13, 2025 — Passed Senate (committee and floor) with amendments
  • Mar–Apr 2025 — House committees considered and passed the bill; House passed on third reading (no amendments)
  • Apr 14, 2025 — Sent to the Governor
  • Apr 24, 2025 — Governor signed into law

Multiple legislators are listed as sponsors/cosponsors, including primary sponsors Lindsey Daugherty, Julie McCluskie, Robert Rodriguez, and Lorena García, reflecting bipartisan/majority support.

Key provisions (summary of likely elements)

The bill title indicates a mandate or clarification that pregnancy‑related services be covered; common elements in such legislation typically include one or more of the following:
- Requirement that private health insurance plans cover prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
- Coverage of medically necessary services related to pregnancy complications (e.g., hypertension, gestational diabetes).
- Coverage for comprehensive postpartum follow‑up visits and mental health services (postpartum depression screening/treatment).
- Clarification that contraceptive counseling and services may be covered as part of postpartum care.
- Application to state public health programs (e.g., Medicaid) or direction for parity between public and private coverage.
- Provisions about cost‑sharing (deductibles, copayments) or limits on prior authorization for pregnancy‑related services.
Because bill text is not provided, these are the types of provisions commonly associated with this title; the precise mandate, scope, and any limits (timeframes, provider types, cost sharing) should be confirmed in the enacted statute.

Who is affected

  • Pregnant and postpartum individuals seeking medical care.
  • Health insurers and managed care organizations required to implement new coverage rules.
  • Providers of maternal and obstetric care (obstetricians, midwives, behavioral health providers).
  • State agencies that oversee insurance regulation and public health programs; possible fiscal impact on Medicaid or other state budgets.

Potential impacts

  • Increased access to prenatal and postpartum care, potentially reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
  • Administrative and cost implications for insurers and state programs in implementing coverage changes.
  • Improved identification and treatment of pregnancy‑related complications and mental health conditions.

Next steps / Where to find the law

For exact statutory language, effective date, required coverage details, and any fiscal notes, consult the enacted bill text and the state’s updated insurance statutes (search by bill number SB 25‑183 or the effective date in the state legislative website). This summary is based on bill metadata and typical policy features associated with pregnancy‑coverage legislation; consult the official statute for implementation details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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