relative to short-term, limited duration health insurance policies

The bill header changed from 'AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE' to 'VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES,' reflecting that the final version passed both chambers without further amendment.

A date code '07/08' was added to the document, likely indicating the adoption or printing date.

The original bill removed the state's 6-month limit and 540-day/24-month restriction and simply deferred to federal law for maximum policy length. The amended version removes those same restrictions but adds a specific state cap: the contract must have an expiration date less than 12 months after its effective date, and total duration including renewals or extensions cannot exceed 36 months.

A new consumer notice requirement mandates that insurers provide a clear and conspicuous written notice during the application process and in the contract itself. The notice must state that short-term limited duration plans are not required to comply with ACA regulations, are not Minimum Essential Coverage, may exclude or limit coverage for pre-existing conditions, may have benefit maximums and out-of-pocket costs different from comprehensive plans, and should be compared with plans on Healthcare.gov.