SB 1332 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.

This bill modifies Texas insurance law to clarify when group health plan sponsors (like employers) must pay premiums after an employee loses coverage. Specifically, if an employer notifies the health insurer about an employee's coverage termination after the end of the month their eligibility ended, the insurer may waive the employer's obligation to pay for future premiums. This waiver applies only if no covered health services were provided to the employee after their coverage ended. The law directly affects employers managing group health plans and insurers handling premium billing.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Signed May 30, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · May 30, 2025
MINOR
This bill was converted from an Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, which is the final version ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content remains unchanged between the two versions, with only formatting, spacing, and certification signatures added to indicate official passage by both legislative chambers.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is a procedural update reflecting final legislative approval.
TECHNICAL

Added certification signatures and dates showing the bill passed the Senate on April 10, 2025, and the House on May 20, 2025, making it ready for gubernatorial approval.

Changed the bill header from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and updated the bill number format to reflect final enrolled status.

Removed draft formatting markers and placeholder text from the Engrossed version.

Floor votes · House May 20, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
49
Key actions
14
Committee
10
May 30, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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