Again, no, they are not. The legislation's more explicit internal and external review procedures under ERISA are not intended to expand or contract existing provisions of law. Therefore, it is not intended to have any impact on pending litigation examining the possible scope of ERISA preemption. Accordingly, this new legislation is not intended to and should not affect the outcome of the Texas legislation either way.
Discussing the implications of new legislation related to ERISA during a floor speech.
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