SJR 19: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE SOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE STATE’S HIGH HEALTH CARE COSTS.
SJR 19 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore and consider additional solutions for tackling the State's high cost of health care and to submit a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, that explores the feasibility of additional strategies to lower health care costs. Th...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential to reduce employer health insurance premiums
- Focus on state budget sustainability
Risks
- Study may lead to increased regulatory burden on hospitals
- Uncertainty for healthcare providers regarding potential global budgets
Society
Benefits
- Explicit focus on health equity for underserved populations
- Aims to improve management of chronic diseases
Risks
- Outcomes dependent on political follow-through after reporting
- Potential for narrowed provider access if reforms are overly restrictive
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Analysis status
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Future implementation of recommendations like the AHEAD model or public options will likely trigger significant lobbying and pushback from healthcare provider systems
Directive only; does not enact binding cost-containment measures
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