Kidd’s Stuttering Act
Sponsored By: Representative McDowell
Introduced
Summary
Would require systematic screening and coverage for childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering, in Medicaid and CHIP. The bill would add stuttering screening to core child health measures and require coverage of defined speech therapy services for young children under public programs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Medicaid and CHIP cover stuttering therapy
Starting January 1, 2027, children on Medicaid or CHIP would be covered for speech therapy to treat stuttering. Coverage would include live video or audio visits. States could not set stricter limits on stuttering therapy than on other speech therapy. If enacted, this could lower out-of-pocket costs for families who need these services.
Stuttering screening in Medicaid well-child visits
By January 1, 2026, the government would add stuttering screening to child health quality measures for ages 2–5. Starting January 1, 2027, Medicaid well-child visits would include a stuttering screening for children ages 2 through 5. This could help find problems earlier so care can start sooner.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McDowell
NC • R
Cosponsors
Figures
AL • D
Sponsored 12/2/2025
Vindman
VA • D
Sponsored 12/2/2025
Barr
KY • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Weber (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Dunn (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Cammack
FL • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Cohen
TN • D
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Beatty
OH • D
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Roll Call Votes
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