Healthcare Bills Across the Country

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 991: Regards coroner procedures after motor vehicle accident deaths

To amend sections 2108.25, 4501.80, and 4501.81 and to enact section 313.141 of the Revised Code regarding organ donation and family notification after a death resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

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in committee · New York · Senate Aug 17, 2026

S 10683: Relates to recognizing postpartum psychosis as a condition distinct from postpartum depression and directing the department of health to create screening guidelines for the condition

Relates to recognizing postpartum psychosis as a condition distinct from postpartum depression and directing the department of health to create screening guidelines for the condition and provide information to maternal health care providers.

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Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10681: Establishes a Medicaid fraud tip board and Medicaid fraud tip reward fund

Establishes a Medicaid fraud tip board which shall develop and administer a system offering monetary rewards to certain individuals reporting Medicaid fraud; creates a Medicaid fraud tip reward fund.

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Sub-Topics Medicaid

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10680: Relates to the handling of tips received through the office of the Medicaid inspector general's Medicaid fraud hotline

Relates to the handling of tips received through the office of the Medicaid inspector general's Medicaid fraud hotline; provides that the office of the Medicaid inspector general's Medicaid fraud hotline shall be the official Medicaid fraud hotline of the state of New York; directs the Medicaid inspector general to compile and provide to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the assembly and the attorney general an annual report containing information on tips received through the Medicaid fraud hotline.

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Sub-Topics Medicaid

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HR 346: A resolution to declare September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in Michigan to honor individuals working toward long-term sobriety and the organizations that support them. It highlights the gap between the number of residents with substance use disorders and those receiving treatment, emphasizing the role of recovery community groups in providing ongoing assistance at a lower cost than clinical care. The measure also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center as a gesture of appreciation.

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Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6320: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.713) & adds sec. 28d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6321'26, HB 6322'26

This bill amends Michigan's Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act to strengthen oversight and safety standards for facilities caring for adults. It requires the state department to process licensing applications within six months, with financial penalties for delays, and mandates that applicants undergo criminal history checks through the state police and FBI. The legislation also prohibits concurrent licensing of adult foster care homes as child care homes and bars individuals with specific criminal convictions from holding licenses or having access to residents. New provisions require facilities to conduct annual anonymous resident satisfaction surveys covering areas such as staff empathy, food quality, and safety. Additionally, if unlicensed staff administer medication, the facility must hire a licensed pharmacist or registered nurse to perform semiannual reviews of drug regimens and monitor compliance. These changes take effect only if two companion bills are also enacted into law.

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Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6321: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 6 & 7 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.706 & 400.707) & adds secs. 9a. 28 & 28a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6322'26

Michigan House Bill 6321 enhances the regulatory standards for adult foster care facilities by requiring the state department to publish online information regarding facility ownership, staff-to-resident ratios, and a five-year history of violations. The bill mandates that facilities post clear complaint procedures and provide new residents with written notices detailing their rights, medication policies, and the distinction between foster care and nursing home services. Additionally, it establishes specific resident rights, including the ability to review health records and past satisfaction surveys, while requiring facilities to maintain a documented internal complaint process that responds to grievances within seven business days.

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Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6237: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Michigan House Bill 6237 amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act to modify how public employers pay for employee medical benefits. The bill retains existing options that cap employer contributions at specific dollar amounts or limit them to 80% of total plan costs, with annual adjustments based on healthcare inflation. Starting in 2027, the legislation introduces new requirements mandating that public employers pay a minimum amount toward these plans, effectively establishing a floor for employer contributions rather than just a ceiling. These changes apply to state and local government employees and elected officials, while existing collective bargaining agreements are generally exempt until they expire or are renegotiated.

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Sub-Topics Insurance Collective Bargaining

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6293: Health: other; program to increase recruitment, placement, and retention of nurses in certain areas of this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A.

Michigan House Bill 6293 establishes the MiNURSES program within the state health department to increase the recruitment, placement, and retention of primary care nurses in rural and urban underserved areas. The bill provides financial assistance for nursing education loans or scholarships to nurses who agree to a two-year service obligation working full-time in designated underserved locations. Payments are made as lump sums at the end of each year of service, funded by a new state treasury account that can receive money from various sources. An advisory commission is created to make recommendations on program operations, and the department must publish an annual report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, and challenges.

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Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

Morgan Foreman (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6319: Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).

Michigan House Bill 6319 amends the state's Mental Health Code to expand the legal definition of a "mental health professional" to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. This change allows these three groups of healthcare providers to perform specific clinical functions previously reserved for physicians or psychiatrists, such as conducting physical examinations for involuntary treatment petitions and authorizing the use of physical restraints or seclusion in mental health facilities. The bill also updates related definitions and procedural requirements throughout the code to ensure these new professionals are recognized in contexts involving patient rights, court hearings, and facility safety protocols.

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Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

Healthcare across the country

Bills introduced per week

Bills supporting healthcare

HB 991: Regards coroner procedures after motor vehicle accident deaths

S 10683: Relates to recognizing postpartum psychosis as a condition distinct from postpartum depression and directing the department of health to create screening guidelines for the condition

S 10681: Establishes a Medicaid fraud tip board and Medicaid fraud tip reward fund

S 10680: Relates to the handling of tips received through the office of the Medicaid inspector general's Medicaid fraud hotline

HR 346: A resolution to declare September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan.

HB 6320: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.713) & adds sec. 28d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6321'26, HB 6322'26

HB 6321: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 6 & 7 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.706 & 400.707) & adds secs. 9a. 28 & 28a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6322'26

HB 6237: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

HB 6293: Health: other; program to increase recruitment, placement, and retention of nurses in certain areas of this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A.

HB 6319: Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).