Comprehensive children's health care coverage program; DMAS Services to establish.
Summary
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who are (i) under 19 years of age and (ii) not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, or otherwise eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translation, free of charge and to ensure that information obtained by the program remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant. The bill requires the Department to seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Assigned sub: Social Services
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nadarius Clark
DDemocratic
Co
Bonita Anthony
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Marsden
DDemocratic
Co
Destiny LeVere Bolling
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
DDemocratic
Co
J.R. Henson
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Carroll Foy
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Lamont Bagby
DDemocratic
Co
LG
Liz Guzmán
DDemocratic
Co
Marty Martinez
DDemocratic
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