Repeals the state Medicaid spending cap and related processes; repealer
This bill repeals a 2011 law that imposed a spending cap on the state's Medicaid program, specifically removing Sections 91 and 92 of Chapter 59. It directly affects how the state Department of Health manages Medicaid funding by eliminating the annual growth limit on state funds for Medicaid. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these specific legal provisions, allowing Medicaid spending to increase without the previous restriction. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Diana Moreno
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Gibbs
DDemocratic
Co
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
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