On Jun. 20, 2025, TX LEG reported bill approved by governor, effective Sep. 1, 2025.
Document dated Jun. 20, 2025, was received on Jul. 10, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
On May 21, TX LEG passed bill on the enrollment period for newborns.
TX LEG passed bill SB 896, HB 1101, with regard to the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans, amending the insurance code.
Extension of the newborn enrollment period for parents covered under multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), small or large employer benefit plans.
Such parents will have an extension on enrollment of newborns into their employer health benefit plan from 31 days after the child's birth date to 60 days after that date.
Also, requirement for individual or group health benefit plans under TX INS 8-E-1367-A-1367, of insurance code to cover a newborn child for 60 days after the child's birth.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 26, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 9, 2025, bill introduced in House; on May 21, 2025, bill passed in House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, act becomes effective on Sep. 1, 2025.
Jun. 2025 TX LEG Governor Approval
On Jun. 20, 2025, TX LEG reported bill approved by governor, effective Sep. 1, 2025.
Document dated Jun. 20, 2025, was received on Jul. 10, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
