Omnibus Health Professional Scope and Licensing bill

The bill title and header were updated to reflect the 2nd Engrossment status with a new posting date of May 6, 2026.

The internal numbering of the bill's sections was reorganized, resulting in the deletion of several specific sections (e.g., 1.27, 1.28, 1.29, 1.30, 1.31) and the addition of new sections (e.g., 2.32, 4.29, 4.30, 9.31, 9.32) to align with the legislative process.

The mandatory 182-day notice period for hospital closures can now be shortened if the controlling persons demonstrate it is not feasible and receive commissioner approval.

Public hearings regarding hospital closures must now explicitly use video conferencing technology to allow members of the public to view and participate remotely.

Over 100 new sections were added to the bill, indicating a substantial expansion of the legislative text to include new operational details, definitions, or procedural steps.

The bill title and version status were updated from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' with a revised posting date.