Bills · HR 1510
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1510Correctional facilities and imprisonmentHealth care coverage and access
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION SEP 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant gap in healthcare access for a vulnerable population: people in jail who haven't been convicted of a crime. Many individuals entering jail have chronic health conditions, mental illnesses, or substance use disorders, and current federal law often cuts off their Medicaid coverage, leading to interrupted care. If this bill becomes law, states could choose to ensure these individuals receive necessary treatment, which could improve their health outcomes and reduce the likelihood of medical crises within jails.
Without this bill, jails often bear the full cost of treating these individuals, which can be a substantial burden on local budgets. Ensuring continuity of care could also benefit public health by helping people manage their conditions and potentially reducing the cycle of incarceration and poor health. It represents a shift towards viewing pretrial detainees as individuals who need continuous care, similar to how they would be treated in the community.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows states the option to extend Medicaid coverage to individuals who are in custody pending the disposition of their charges.
This is the core change, enabling healthcare access for a population currently excluded from Medicaid coverage.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the federal government to award planning grants to states to help them prepare to provide medical assistance to eligible individuals in pretrial custody.
These grants provide crucial financial support for states to develop the necessary infrastructure and plans for implementing the new Medicaid option.
PROVISION 03
Requires states applying for planning grants to develop specific plans for increasing the number of Medicaid providers, especially for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, and ensuring quality of care.
This ensures states develop a comprehensive strategy to meet the healthcare needs of this population effectively and sustainably.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 35
D· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
2
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 51%
DEM 26 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSSEP 8
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Dexter asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1510, a bill originally introduced by Representative Turner (TX), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
FEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1510
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1510Correctional facilities and imprisonmentHealth care coverage and access
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
35
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