Health Care

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes a pharmaceutical manufacturer or its representatives to engage in truthful promotion of off-label uses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2361]
As enacted, authorizes a pharmaceutical manufacturer or its representatives to engage in truthful promotion of off-label uses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 893 on 05/08/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, changes the minimum age for taking an examination for a podiatrist license from 18 to 24. - Amends TCA Title 34; Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68. [HB-2375]
As introduced, changes the minimum age for taking an examination for a podiatrist license from 18 to 24. - Amends TCA Title 34; Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John DeBerry Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Health Subcommittee Of Health Committee on 03/07/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes electronic filing of annual report to appropriate committees of the general assembly made by advisory committee responsible for guiding department of health on department's birth defects registry. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2; Title 39; Title 43; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [HB-2540]
As introduced, authorizes electronic filing of annual report to appropriate committees of the general assembly made by advisory committee responsible for guiding department of health on department's birth defects registry. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2; Title 39; Title 43; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sherry Jones Failed In S/c Health Subcommittee Of Health Committee on 03/14/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, changes the minimum age for taking an examination for a podiatrist license from 18 to 24. - Amends TCA Title 34; Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68. [SB-2568]
As introduced, changes the minimum age for taking an examination for a podiatrist license from 18 to 24. - Amends TCA Title 34; Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Health And Welfare Committee on 03/07/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, raises from $500 to $1,000 the upper limit of a civil penalty that may be charged per day of continued activity or operation against any person who performs, offers to perform, or holds out as performing any activity for which a certificate of need is required, without first obtaining a valid certificate of need. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68. [SB-2642]
As introduced, raises from $500 to $1,000 the upper limit of a civil penalty that may be charged per day of continued activity or operation against any person who performs, offers to perform, or holds out as performing any activity for which a certificate of need is required, without first obtaining a valid certificate of need. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Health And Welfare Committee on 03/14/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, revises provisions governing the reporting of a patient's involuntary commitment to an inpatient treatment facility to local law enforcement so that the information may be reported to the FBI-NICS Index and the department of safety; specifies that a pharmacy or pharmacist has the right to provide an insured information regarding the amount of the insured's cost share for a prescription drug. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [HB-2219]
As enacted, revises provisions governing the reporting of a patient's involuntary commitment to an inpatient treatment facility to local law enforcement so that the information may be reported to the FBI-NICS Index and the department of safety; specifies that a pharmacy or pharmacist has the right to provide an insured information regarding the amount of the insured's cost share for a prescription drug. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1015 on 05/23/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act"; establishes medical cannabis commission for regulation of cannabis-related health care. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 50; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 67 and Title 68. [HB-1749]
As introduced, enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act"; establishes medical cannabis commission for regulation of cannabis-related health care. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 50; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 67 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Health Committee on 04/10/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, redefines "trauma service codes" for purposes of the Tennessee Trauma Center Funding Law of 2007. - Amends TCA Section 68-59-102. [HB-1762]
As enacted, redefines "trauma service codes" for purposes of the Tennessee Trauma Center Funding Law of 2007. - Amends TCA Section 68-59-102.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Hicks Pub. Ch. 671 on 04/17/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, revises provisions governing the reporting of a patient's involuntary commitment to an inpatient treatment facility to local law enforcement so that the information may be reported to the FBI-NICS Index and the department of safety; specifies that a pharmacy or pharmacist has the right to provide an insured information regarding the amount of the insured's cost share for a prescription drug. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2362]
As enacted, revises provisions governing the reporting of a patient's involuntary commitment to an inpatient treatment facility to local law enforcement so that the information may be reported to the FBI-NICS Index and the department of safety; specifies that a pharmacy or pharmacist has the right to provide an insured information regarding the amount of the insured's cost share for a prescription drug. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 1015 on 05/23/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Down Syndrome Information Act of 2018". - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68. [HB-2053]
As enacted, enacts the "Down Syndrome Information Act of 2018". - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Pub. Ch. 773 on 04/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act"; establishes medical cannabis commission for regulation of cannabis-related health care. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 50; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 67 and Title 68. [SB-1710]
As introduced, enacts the "Medical Cannabis Act"; establishes medical cannabis commission for regulation of cannabis-related health care. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 50; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 67 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Dickerson Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/03/2018

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2017 Regular Session

Requires adoption of administrative rules relative to continuity of patient care for certain publicly funded healthcare facilities and providers [HB-690]
Requires adoption of administrative rules relative to continuity of patient care for certain publicly funded healthcare facilities and providers

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcus Hunter Read By Title, Returned To The Calendar. on 05/25/2017

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Insurance; health care appeals; medications [HB-2471]
Insurance; health care appeals; medications

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Livingston House Rules Committee Action: Constitutional And In Proper Form, Voting: (7-0-0-2-0-0) on 02/15/2017

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State (Alabama)
Alabama Regular Session 2017

Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties [SB-198]
Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Phillip Williams Indefinitely Postponed on 05/17/2017

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State (Alabama)
Alabama Regular Session 2017

Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties [HB-96]
Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mack Butler Delivered To Governor At 10:21 A.m. On April 27, 2017. on 04/27/2017

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Inhaler administration; schools [HB-2208]
Inhaler administration; schools

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Heather Carter Chapter 58 on 03/24/2017

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2017 Regular Session

Relating To Health Care Insurance. [SB-1199]
Establishes a single-payer universal health care insurance system and establishes the state health care insurance planning and financing authority to determine the costs of the system, necessary financing methods, and transition mechanisms. Requires that the functions, rights, powers, duties, and appropriations of the Hawaii health authority, DLIR as they relate to the prepaid health care act, and Hawaii employer union health benefits trust fund be transferred to the state health care insurance planning and financing authority. Specifies requirements (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen Referred To Cph, Wam. on 01/27/2017

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2017 Regular Session

Relating To Health Care Insurance. [SB-1120]
Establishes the single-payer universal health care insurance system to provide the same high-quality level of medically necessary health care to all Hawaii citizens. Prohibits private health care insurers from duplicating the coverages provided by the system. Establishes the state health care insurance planning and financing authority within the department of health to operate the system. Provides the structure and duties of the authority. Requires that the functions, rights, powers, duties, and appropriations of the Hawaii health authority, DLIR (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Referred To Cph, Wam. on 01/27/2017

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2017 Regular Session

Declaring Homelessness To Be A Medical Condition In The State For Purposes Of Medicaid Eligibility And Recognizing That Housing Instability Is A Major Health Factor That Negatively Affects Homeless Individuals' Health And Well-being. [SCR-4]
Declaring Homelessness To Be A Medical Condition In The State For Purposes Of Medicaid Eligibility And Recognizing That Housing Instability Is A Major Health Factor That Negatively Affects Homeless Individuals' Health And Well-being.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Josh Green Reported From Hms/hou (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1206), With Recommendation Of Referral To Wam. on 03/29/2017

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2017 Regular Session

Adds to and amends existing law to implement the Idaho Accountable Community Care Act. [HB-310]
HEALTH CARE -- Adds to and amends existing law to implement the Idaho Accountable Community Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reported Out Of Committee, Returned To The Desk For Re-referral on 03/22/2017

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