Due Process Continuity of Care Act

House Bill

H.R. 1510

119th Congress

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Dexter asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered

Introduced:Feb 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

Representative

Republican

NC-7

Cosponsors

30

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill gives states the option to provide Medicaid benefits to pretrial detainees who are in custody awaiting resolution of their charges but would otherwise be eligible for coverage. It also provides planning grants to help states implement this expanded coverage for those awaiting trial.

Latest Action

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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill gives states the option to provide Medicaid benefits to pretrial detainees who are in custody awaiting resolution of their charges but would otherwise be eligible for coverage. It also provides planning grants to help states implement this expanded coverage for those awaiting trial.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows states to opt into providing Medicaid for pretrial detainees
Applies to individuals in custody pending disposition of charges
Maintains existing Medicaid eligibility requirements
Provides state planning grants for implementation
Addresses healthcare gaps for those awaiting trial

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Pretrial detainees in states that choose to participate could maintain access to healthcare coverage while awaiting trial, rather than losing coverage during incarceration. This could help maintain treatment continuity for conditions like mental health or chronic diseases and potentially reduce recidivism.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Correctional facilities and imprisonment

Health care coverage and access

Intergovernmental relations

Medicaid

Performance measurement

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1510, 119th Congress (2025). "Due Process Continuity of Care Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1510