Bill

A 7262

Relates to eligibility for medical assistance for infants up to age three

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 9 co-sponsors

Adjusts Medicaid eligibility for infants up to age three, impacting families relying on medical assistance; requires health department to implement changes if enacted.

REFERRED TO HEALTH

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Bill Summary · A 7262

Summary of Bill A 7262

Overview

Bill Number: A 7262
Title: Relates to eligibility for medical assistance for infants up to age three
Status: Referred to Health (introduced March 21, 2025)
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The bill generally aims to address eligibility for medical assistance for infants up to age three. The available information indicates a focus on modifying who qualifies for Medicaid/medical assistance for this age group. The exact eligibility criteria or mechanisms are not provided in the summary.

Key Provisions (as available)

Specific provisions, changes, or thresholds are not included in the provided material.
In bills of this type, typical areas of change may include:
- The income or categorical criteria for eligibility
- Enrollment or enrollment continuity requirements for infants under age three
- Administration or implementation details by the relevant health department or agency
Because the full text is not provided, the precise scope and impact of A 7262 remain to be determined through committee drafting and further legislative action.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries: Infants up to age three and their families who rely on medical assistance programs.
Administrative impact: The health department or designated health agency would implement any changes to eligibility provisions and oversee program administration if the bill advances.

Legislative Timeline and Process

Introduced: March 21, 2025
Action to date: Referred to the Health committee (listed twice in the action notes, likely a clerical duplication)
Next steps: The bill would typically proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and, if approved, floor consideration by the full chamber, followed by votes and potential passage or passage with amendments to the other house (if applicable).

Related Legislation

A 9294 (prior-session)
A 7180 (prior-session)

Remarks

No bill text is provided, so detailed provisions and operational impacts are not specified. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text and fiscal notes, once available, should be reviewed along with any amendments proposed during committee consideration.

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