Title: Naturopathic physicians; board; investigations; scope
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: February 10, 2025
Last Action Date: House Second Reading. March 19, 2025
Location: US-AZ
Title: Occupational Therapist Prescribe Medical Equipment
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 08, 2025
Last Action Date: Sent to the Governor. March 26, 2025
Description: The bill authorizes an occupational therapist to directly recommend or prescribe durable medical equipment to a patient without requesting the prescription from a licensed physician. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Location: US-CO
Title: Sunset Primary Care Payment Reform Collaborative
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 05, 2025
Last Action Date: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations. March 19, 2025
Description: Sunset Process - Senate Health and Human Services Committee. In 2019, the division of insurance within the department of regulatory agencies (department) established the primary care payment reform collaborative (collaborative) to, among other things, advise in the development of affordability standards and targets for carrier investments in primary care, identify barriers to the adoption of alternative payment models by health-care providers and insurers, and develop recommendations to address barriers. The bill implements the recommendations of the department's sunset review and report by: Continuing the collaborative for 7 years, until September 1, 2032; and Scheduling the next sunset review to take place pursuant to the sunset review structure for advisory committees.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Location: US-CO
Title: Nursing Rules And Regulations
Type: Proposed
Citations: 3 CCR 716-1
Agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies
Publication Date: Mar 26, 2025
Location: US-CO
Title: Community Health, Department of; submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for Medicare and Medicaid Services; authorize
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Last Action Date: House Second Readers. March 13, 2025
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; to authorize additional qualifying activity types; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Location: US-GA
Title: A bill for an act relating to concussion and brain injury training for coaches.(Formerly HSB 220.)
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: March 07, 2025
Last Action Date: Subcommittee: Shipley, Donahue, and Pike.. March 26, 2025
Location: US-IA
Title: Assessment on hospitals imposed, directed payments to hospitals in the medical assistance program required, and reports required.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Last Action Date: Author added Gomez. March 27, 2025
Location: US-MN
Title: Audio-only telehealth medical assistance extension provision
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 20, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Health and Human Services. March 20, 2025
Location: US-MN
Title: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 08, 2025
Last Action Date: Second read and referred: Insurance and Banking(S). March 24, 2025
Description: Creates provisions relating to prior authorization of health care services
Location: US-MO
Title: ASSISTANT PHYSICIANS
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 23, 2025
Last Action Date: Public Hearing Completed (H). March 26, 2025
Description: Modifies provisions relating to assistant physicians
Location: US-MO
Title: Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.*
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading. March 20, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.*
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (75-0-0). February 27, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Prohibits certain vehicles from parking in electric vehicle charging spaces under certain circumstances.*
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading. March 17, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. March 20, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.*
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Substituted by S1067 (2R). February 27, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Passed by the Assembly (54-24-0). March 24, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Authorizes medical cannabis for treatment of sickle cell anemia.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 09, 2024
Last Action Date: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading. March 20, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.*
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: February 22, 2024
Last Action Date: Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading. March 20, 2025
Location: US-NJ
Title: Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-625)
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 11, 2025
Last Action Date: From printer. To committee.. March 12, 2025
Description: AN ACT relating to industrial insurance; establishing provisions relating to industrial providers of health care; revising the circumstances under which the Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry may impose a benefit penalty; revising provisions relating to an insurer's list of certain physicians and chiropractic physicians; establishing and revising various requirements for certain hearings relating to industrial insurance claims; revising provisions governing an injury or disease that is caused by stress; revising provisions governing motions to stay certain decisions and petitions for judicial review; revising requirements for payments for a period of temporary partial disability; repealing provisions governing certain appeals and determinations of a percentage of disability; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Location: US-NV
Title: Revises provisions relating to physician assistants. (BDR 54-965)
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 06, 2025
Last Action Date: From printer. To committee.. March 07, 2025
Description: AN ACT relating to physician assistants; prescribing the settings in which a physician assistant is authorized to practice; eliminating provisions requiring the supervision of a physician assistant by a physician; authorizing a physician assistant to perform certain medical services under certain circumstances; eliminating provisions governing the testing or examination of applicants for licensure as a physician assistant; prescribing certain authority and duties of a physician assistant and an advanced practice registered nurse; removing the requirement that a rural clinic be supervised by a physician; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Location: US-NV
Title: Expands the healthcare services provided by telehealth
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 04, 2025
Last Action Date: REFERRED TO HEALTH. March 04, 2025
Description: Expands the healthcare services provided by telehealth.
Location: US-NY
Title: Requires the department of health to collect and report certain data concerning COVID 19
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Last Action Date: REFERRED TO HEALTH. March 10, 2025
Description: Requires the department of health to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19 including racial, ethnic, and other demographic disparities throughout the state which are contributing to the amount of positive cases and the care provided for such.
Location: US-NY
Title: Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Last Action Date: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION. March 10, 2025
Description: Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing, including direct support staff to nurses.
Location: US-NY
Title: Include Space Force in armed forces, armed and uniformed service
Current Status: Passed
Introduction Date: September 13, 2023
Last Action Date: Effective. March 20, 2025
Description: To amend sections 122.925, 124.23, 145.30, 742.52, 742.521, 2151.4210, 3307.75, 3309.02, 3313.471, 3319.085, 3511.01, 4731.36, 4743.041, 5505.16, 5747.01, 5903.01, 5903.02, 5907.01, 5907.04, and 5910.01 of the Revised Code to include Space Force in the definition of the armed forces, armed services, and uniformed services of the United States.
Location: US-OH
Title: Practice of physical therapy; clarifying certain exemption from referral. Effective date.
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: February 03, 2025
Last Action Date: First Reading. March 12, 2025
Location: US-OK
Title: An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Nurses (Allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, And Physicians Who Are And Are Not Licensed In Rhode Island To Provide Telemedicine Services To Patients Who Are In The State When Those Services Are Rendered.)
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 07, 2025
Last Action Date: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services. March 07, 2025
Location: US-RI
Title: An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Physician Assistants (Alters A Pa’S Continuing Education Requirements, Ability To Provide Charitable Care, And Authority To Clear Students To Return To Sports After Health-Concern Related Removal And Protect Pa’S From Certain Restrictive Covenants.)
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 07, 2025
Last Action Date: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services. March 07, 2025
Location: US-RI
Title: Non-opiod Pain Management
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 06, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 8). March 06, 2025
Description: A Bill To Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 20 To Chapter 53, Title 44 So As To Title The Article "Non-Opioid Treatments For Pain Management," To Define Necessary Terms, To Provide For The Creation Of An Educational Pamphlet By The Department Of Public Health Regarding Non-Opioid Alternatives For The Treatment Of Pain, And To Provide Guidelines For Practitioners Offering Non-Opioid Treatment.
Location: US-SC
Title: Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 05, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Public Health. March 26, 2025
Location: US-TX
Title: Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 10, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Health & Human Services. March 24, 2025
Location: US-TX
Title: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription contraceptive devices.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 11, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Health & Human Services. March 25, 2025
Location: US-TX
Title: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development trials with ibogaine for the purpose of securing the administration's approval as a medication for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and the administration of that treatment.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 11, 2025
Last Action Date: Referred to Health & Human Services. March 25, 2025
Location: US-TX
Title: To allow public high schools to have full time athletic trainers
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 07, 2025
Last Action Date: Filed for introduction. March 07, 2025
Location: US-WV
Title: Prohibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 11, 2025
Last Action Date: Filed for introduction. March 11, 2025
Location: US-WV
Title: Medical prescriptions-off-label purposes.
Current Status: Passed
Introduction Date: January 13, 2025
Last Action Date: Assigned Chapter Number 164. March 19, 2025
Description: AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; authorizing prescribers to prescribe medications for off-label indication as specified; authorizing pharmacists to dispense medications for off-label indication as specified; providing prescribers and pharmacists immunity from disciplinary action as specified; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
Location: US-WY