Health

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Offering flu immunizations to patients 65 or older in specific facilities [SB-318] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Plymale Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to requirements for employing nurses in public schools [SB-319] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to reduce the student-school nurse ratio from 1,500-1 in grades K-7 to 750-1 and to expand it to all levels of school in the 2017-18 school year to provide for ever-increasing medical needs of students, while ensuring that school nurses will do the work, not contract services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Stollings Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Empire State Equity Act [HB-2088] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Economic Development ]
Empire State Equity Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/14/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

No Coverage, No Penalty Act [HB-2086] [Healthcare ] [Taxes ] [Insurance ]
No Coverage, No Penalty Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage (commonly referred to as the individual mandate) individuals who reside in a rating area or county in which the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that no qualified health plans are offered through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Introduced In House on 04/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. [SB-183] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Co-author Authorized on 03/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-239] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Effective On 9/1/17 on 05/29/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV. [HB-227] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Nursing Care Facility Amendments [HB-113] [Healthcare ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ]
Nursing Care Facility Amendments

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Evan Vickers Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/28/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [SR-125] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and the use of additional resources to improve the health of people in the United States and to make the United States the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2458) on 04/07/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair self-release seat belts. [HB-284] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ] [Disabilities ]
Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair self-release seat belts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/15/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. [HB-222] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

FAST Generics Act of 2017 Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 [HB-2051] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
FAST Generics Act of 2017 Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). Upon request, the license holder of a medication that is not subject to a REMS (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [SR-128] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans about the dangers of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2535-2536) on 04/25/2017

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US Congress 115th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [HR-270] [Public Health ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of individuals in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Medical Interpreter Amendments [SB-74] [Healthcare ]
Medical Interpreter Amendments

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Luz Escamilla Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/23/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Plan for Tomorrow Act of 2017 [HB-2025] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Plan for Tomorrow Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent an application for a new drug from being considered ineligible for approval because its labeling includes information describing abuse-deterrent properties that otherwise would be blocked by market exclusivity provisions. The Department of Health and Human Services shall issue draft guidance and publish final guidance regarding the award and scope of exclusivity for new drugs with properties designed to deter abuse and the exceptions (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Concurrent Resolution on Air Ambulance Providers [SCR-2] [Healthcare ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Health ]
Concurrent Resolution on Air Ambulance Providers

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Wayne Harper Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/24/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Regulations governing hospitals; facilities performing abortions. [SB-877] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Public Health ]
Regulations governing hospitals; facilities performing abortions. Removes language classifying facilities that perform five or more first trimester abortions per month as hospitals for the purpose of complying with regulations establishing minimum standards for hospitals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jennifer McClellan Passed By Indefinitely In Education And Health (8-y 7-n) on 01/19/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Perinatal Hospice [HB-107] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Perinatal Hospice

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stephen Handy House/ Strike Enacting Clause In Clerk Of The House on 03/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the continuation of the women's health advisory committee. [HB-279] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the continuation of the women's health advisory committee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Referred To Health & Human Services on 05/22/2017

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