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Transparency in Downcoding Amendment Act of 2026 Introduced Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0853 Published in the DC Register · Oct 9, 2026
In plain language Prohibits health insurers from automatically downcoding a claim using artificial intelligence based solely on the reported diagnosis code. Requires insurers to notify clinicians of downcoded claims and provides an appeals process.
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Legislative history 3 actions · newest first Oct 9, 2026 Council Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0853 Published in the DC Register Oct 6, 2026 Council Referred to Committee on Health Oct 5, 2026 Council Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Progress Introduced Oct 5, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Christina Henderson (I) Prime sponsor
Sen. Charles Allen (D), Sen. Trayon White (D), Sen. Matthew Frumin (D), Sen. Brianne Nadeau (D), Sen. Janeese Lewis George (D), Sen. Brooke Pinto (D), Sen. Zachary Parker (D), Sen. Anita Bonds (D), Sen. Phil Mendelson (D)
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