; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (G), the following: (H) Section 1902(e)(5) (requiring 12-month continuous coverage for pregnant individuals). . (2) Conforming amendments Subsections (d)(2)(A) and (f)(2) of section 2112 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397ll ) are each amended by striking 60-day and inserting 1-year . (c) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter that begins on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Exception for State legislation In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act or a State child health plan under title XXI of such Act that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the respective plan to meet any requirement imposed by amendments made by this section, the respective plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet such an additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session shall be considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. 8. Relationship to other laws Nothing in this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) shall be construed to invalidate or limit the remedies, rights, and procedures of any Federal law or the law of any State or political subdivision of any State or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for enrollees in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance offered by a health insurance issuer.