Committee advances bill to require insurers to cover prosthetics; motion passes in committee

Senate Bill 408, a proposal to require health‑insurance coverage for prosthetics, was introduced by Representative Kimbroughs and moved forward by Representative Sweeney, who moved that the bill ‘ought to pass.’ Representative Dan McGuire said he would vote no, describing the proposal as another insurance mandate that incrementally raises costs and reduces competition. The motion to report the bill carried in committee; the transcript reports the committee tally as approximately 21–3 and the motion was adopted.

Supporters said the bill improves access to prosthetic devices; opponents framed the measure as an incremental insurance mandate that contributes to higher premiums.

The bill was reported out of committee and will proceed in the legislative process.