Safe Step Act

Hozzl · 2025-10-04T04:53:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5509 Safe Step Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/4/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5509

This bill, designated as H.R. 5509 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The specific objective is to establish a requirement for group health plans or health insurance coverage associated with such plans to include an exceptions process for medication step therapy protocols.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5509

Bill HR 5509 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5509 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5509's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 19, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5509

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes.