SB 4612025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 461
An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
Out of committee Last action September 9, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 13
- Prime sponsor
- Michele Brooks
- Cosponsors (12)
- Carolyn Comitta, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judy Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
Status
Out of committee as of September 9, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
June 11, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as CommittedPassed12–0
yes (12) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Sharif Street
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Health & Human Services |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.