Texas 87th Legislature (2021) Status: Introduced
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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1579.056, Insurance Code, Section 1579.152, Insurance Code, Section 1579.155, Insurance Code.

  • Section 1579.056, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1579.056. REGIONAL RATING AUTHORIZED. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the trustee by rule may establish a regional rating method for determining premiums charged in different regions of the state for the benefits provided under a plan of group coverage established under the program.

    added

  • Section 1579.152, Insurance Code

    OTHER 2005 with more than 500 employees → AND CERTAIN RISK POOLS 2021 or a risk pool established under Chapter 172, Local Government Code, as provided by Section 22.004, Education Code, that is in existence on January 1, 2021, and whose members are school districts or risk pool

    amended

  • Section 1579.155, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1579.155. ELECTION NOT TO PARTICIPATE. A school district or risk pool established under Chapter 172, Local Government Code, as provided by Section 22.004, Education Code, may elect not to participate in the program, notwithstanding any previous election or requirement to participate.

    added

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What is the current status of SB1444?
This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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