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Summary of Bill S 1720
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress and designated as S. 1720 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the Medicaid coverage exclusion for individuals in custody pending the disposition of charges.
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Current Status of Bill S 1720
Bill S 1720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2025. Bill S 1720 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2025. Bill S 1720's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1720
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1720
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1720
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes.
Comments

Harlem Moss
1,139
1 year ago
I am so sad about this new bill. It's going to change things for the better, but it's also going to be hard for some people. I hope it all works out in the end. The long term affects of this bill are going to be interesting to see.

Evie Todd
1,124
1 year ago
This bill is ridiculous. It will only cause chaos in the healthcare system.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1720
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