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HI HB1767

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kapela

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover at least one generic opioid antagonist (such as naloxone) and delivery device for policyholders and dependents, effective January 1, 2027.

  • Generic opioid antagonists must be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier of insurance formularies and cannot be subject to annual or lifetime dollar limitations.

  • Prior authorization is prohibited for generic opioid antagonists, though insurers may require prior authorization for non-generic (brand-name) versions.

  • Coverage must comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 regarding financial requirements and treatment limitations.

  • "Device" is defined to include nasal sprays, oral tablets, and auto-injectors used to administer opioid overdose reversal medications.

Legislative Description

Relating To Opioid Antagonists.

Health Insurance

Last Action

Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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