Group health benefit plans; bona fide associations.
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SB 935 — Group health benefit plans; bona fide associations.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Summary
Replaces references to "bona fide association," as used in provisions applicable to health care plans in the small employer market, with the term "sponsoring association." The measure defines "sponsoring association" as a nonstock corporation that, among other conditions, has been actively in existence for 10 years, has at least five members, has been formed for purposes other than obtaining or providing health benefits, and operates as a nonprofit entity.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
40 added · 44 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 935 include the removal of certain language regarding the claim experience of individual insureds and specific enrollment conditions. Additionally, clarified requirements for health insurance issuers in the small group market have been added. These changes are important because they aim to streamline the regulations for health insurance providers and ensure that small employers receive clear guidelines on insurance offerings, ultimately helping them navigate their options more easily.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18106108DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-508.5, 38.2-3431, 38.2-3432.1, 38.2-3432.2, and 38.2-3432.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to group health benefit plans;
935 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor on January 29, 2018) (Patrons Prior to Substitute--Senators Dunnavant and Wagner) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-508.5, 38.2-3431, 38.2-3432.1, 38.2-3432.2, and 38.2-3432.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to group health benefit plans;
[S 935] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB935ER) View text Current html March 08, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18106108D-S1 html January 29, 2018
- Senate: Presented and ordered printed 18104924D View text html January 19, 2018
Action History
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Enrolled
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Passed House (51-Y 46-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB935S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 18106108D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Presented and ordered printed 18104924D
Sponsors
- Frank W. Wagner · Primary
- Siobhan S. Dunnavant · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 42 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Frank W. Wagner
- Dunnavant, Siobhan S.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 51 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 47% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 935 do?
- Replaces references to "bona fide association," as used in provisions applicable to health care plans in the small employer market, with the term "sponsoring association." The measure defines "sponsoring association" as a nonstock corporation that, among other conditions, has been actively in existence for 10 years, has at least five members, has been formed for purposes other than obtaining or providing health benefits, and operates as a nonprofit entity.
- Who sponsors SB 935?
- SB 935 is sponsored by Frank W. Wagner and Dunnavant, Siobhan S..
- What is the current status of SB 935?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
- Where can I track SB 935?
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