S. 2073: State Public Option 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 | 2025-06-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 14 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-12):
State Public Option Act
This bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2026, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations.
The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place; and (2) requires state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion services.
Cosponsors (14)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI 2025-06-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2073 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2073?
S. 2073 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: State Public Option Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2073 are available on congress.gov.
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