Bill
A 2675
Bill A2675 seeks insurance coverage for prenatal vitamins, reducing out-of-pocket costs for pregnant people; linked to Senate S742 for final, enforceable provisions.
Overview
- Bill Number: A 2675
- Title: Relates to coverage for prenatal vitamins
- Primary Sponsor: Paula Kay
- Cosponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato
- Introduced: January 21, 2025
- Status: Substituted by S742 (the companion Senate bill)
- Related Bill: S742 (companion)
Key Facts and Legislative Path
- A2675 was introduced on January 21, 2025 and assigned to the Assembly Insurance Committee.
- The bill was subsequently substituted by S742 on February 5, 2025, and appears to have been superseded by the Senate version for substantive content.
- Legislative actions show a standard track: referred to Insurance, followed by rules reports and considerations for third reading before the substitution occurred.
- The companion Senate bill, S742, carries the substantive provisions consistent with A2675’s labeling (coverage for prenatal vitamins).
Purpose and Intent
- The bill aims to address coverage for prenatal vitamins within health insurance policies.
- Its intent is to reduce barriers to access for pregnant individuals by ensuring prenatal vitamins are covered or otherwise supported by insurance coverage, contributing to maternal and fetal health.
Key Provisions (Notes and Where to Find Details)
- Specific statutory changes, requirements, and definitions would be found in the substantive text of S742 (the substituted bill). A2675’s own text would have related language, but after substitution the Senate version contains the enacted provisions.
- Broadly, the bill would relate to how prenatal vitamins are covered by insurance plans, potentially affecting:
- Coverage requirements (which plans must cover)
- Cost-sharing (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance)
- Access thresholds (whether OTC vitamins could be covered, whether prescription status is required)
- Administration and enforcement mechanisms (which agencies oversee implementation)
- Because A2675 has been substituted by S742, readers should review S742 for precise provisions, timelines, and any regulatory language.
Who Would Be Affected
- Health insurance policyholders, particularly pregnant individuals and those seeking prenatal care.
- Health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers responsible for administering prenatal vitamin coverage.
- Healthcare providers who advise patients on prenatal supplementation.
Implementation Timeline and Procedural Details
- Introduced: January 21, 2025
- Referred to: Insurance (January 21, 2025)
- Rules and reports: January 28, 2025 (Rules Report CAL.86) and related actions
- Substitution: February 5, 2025 (A2675 substituted by S742)
- Current status indicates the substantive policy is carried by S742; tracking should follow S742 for final language, amendments, and passage.
Notes for Readers
- The substantive provisions are carried in the Senate companion, S742. To understand the exact requirements (coverage details, timelines, enforcement, and effective dates), consult the text and amendments of S742.
- If both houses pass the companion bill, reconciliation or passage into law would follow the applicable legislative process.
Next Steps
- Monitor S742 for the finalized language and any floor votes.
- Review any fiscal notes, impact analyses, and regulatory guidance associated with the Senate version.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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