S. 1720: Due Process Continuity of Care Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-12):
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-12 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-17 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2026-02-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1720 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1720?
S. 1720 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Due Process Continuity of Care Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1720 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).