BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2361

HB 2361: Standardized health plans

Phasing in the requirement that only standardized health plans may be offered on the health benefit exchange.

Summary

Prohibits nonstandardized silver plans from being offered on the Health Benefit Exchange beginning January 1, 2026.
Reduces the number of nonstandardized gold and bronze plans that may be offered on the Health Benefit Exchange beginning January 1, 2026.
Requires the Health Benefit Exchange to annually review standardized plans.
Requires the Health Benefit Exchange to evaluate the effects of prohibiting nonstandardized silver plans and reexamine whether all qualified health plans should be standardized.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 2361), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to phasing in the requirement that only standardized health plans may be offered on the health benefit exchange;

Passed February 9, 2024

Version voted on: ESHB 2361

58 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	0
Republican	0	39	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 7, 2024By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 27, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 21, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 20, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 20, 2024HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 13, 2024First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 9, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 9, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 9, 2024Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 9, 20241st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 9, 20241st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 7, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2361)
Feb 7, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 31, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2361)
Jan 31, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 30, 2024HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2361)
Jan 30, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2361)
Jan 30, 2024Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2361)
Jan 30, 2024HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 30, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Jan 30, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 30, 2024HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 15, 2024First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2361 (2025–26) Small loans maximum amount · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2361 (2019–20) Cannabis industry workplaces · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2361 (2017–18) Emergency aid/prostitution · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2361 (2015–16) School levy lid revs./delay · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2361 (2013–14) Vehicle license plates · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2361 (2011–12) Usage-based auto insurance · Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2012
HB 2361 (2009–10) In-home care/state payments · Enacted · Chapter 571, Laws of 2009
HB 2361 (2007–08) Collective bargaining · Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2007