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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Health - 03/17/2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I have some real concerns about when we expand the scope of practice to allow people to do things
  • referred to Higher Ed, so obviously there's conversations that happen there related to scope of practice
  • , and it is a reasonable conversation to have related to expanding scope of practice.
  • , and it is a reasonable conversation to have related to expanding scope of practice.
  • , and it is a reasonable conversation to have related to expanding scope of practice.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health considered a series of health-related bills, many of which were reported favorably. Among the measures approved were SB 999, which would restructure Medicaid reimbursement for early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services for children with IEPs or disabilities; SB 1816, lowering the state definition of elevated blood lead levels to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter; SB 1911A, extending due process protections for health care professionals when insurers terminate or fail to renew them; and SB 3105, allowing reciprocity for out-of-state medical cannabis patients. The committee also advanced SB 4589 on federally qualified health center rate adequacy, SB 4955B on Medicaid Inspector General audit procedures, SB 9196 to ban new for-profit hospices, SB 9237 expanding the definition of family for certain foster care health facility services, and SB 9275 requiring Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care and prohibiting related discrimination. Several of these bills were sent to Finance, while others were sent to First Reading or Higher Education as noted. The committee also discussed SB 2625, which would expand pharmacists’ authority to prescribe, administer, and dispense medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. One member raised concerns about expanding scope of practice without coordination with primary care or a holistic review of patient conditions, and indicated opposition; the bill was nevertheless referred to Higher Education. SB 5056B, requiring the Department of Health to examine heat vulnerability and heat-related deaths, prompted discussion about whether the bill should explicitly require recommendations for prevention; the sponsor said the idea was to gather data and that recommendations could be added, and the bill advanced with some reservations. Other measures included SB 7460, reauthorizing a maternal infant care centers pilot program using an existing $350,000 appropriation, and SB 9388, requiring public notice and engagement when a general hospital closes or shuts down a psychiatric, mental health, or substance use unit. The hospital closure bill drew discussion about relocations and whether moves that shift services to a new site would trigger the community engagement process; the sponsor said they would. Most bills were approved by voice vote, with some members voting no or without recommendation on certain measures, and the committee adjourned after reporting the bills onward.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-3-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then within the best management practices that KIA may require, it makes reference to that asset
  • And then within the best management practices that KIA may require, it makes reference to that asset
  • Uh, this is a better practices structure for the original bill.
  • <00:09:44.240> structure<00:09:44.920> for this is a better practices structure for
  • this is a better practices structure for the<00:09:45.800> original<00:09:46.240> bill.
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on March 3, 2026, with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, the committee considered House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, as amended by committee substitute PHS 1. Sponsors and presenters described it as a continuation of recent budget approaches for the smallest of the three branches. One member asked about language in the substitute related to capital and capital annex construction expenditures and why certain statutes would not apply; the response was that the provisions were standard in recent years and intended to give the legislative branch flexibility for ongoing capital projects. The committee adopted PHS 1 and then passed HB 503 out favorably by a vote of 19-0, with no nays or passes. The committee then took up House Bill 651, which makes changes to the Kentucky Waters program created in 2024. Representative Josh Bray explained that the bill, in consultation with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, updates project selection criteria to better target distressed districts and applies only to the next funding cycle. The committee substitute adds requirements for applicants to have an asset depreciation plan and ties that concept into best management practices, with the stated goal of avoiding repeated funding of the same projects as they wear out. Members clarified that the bill addresses the program’s structure rather than annual funding allocations, and Bray confirmed that annual project funding continues to be implemented through separate resolutions and KIA evaluation. The committee adopted PHS 1 and reported HB 651 favorably by a vote of 20-0.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And maybe we can record best practices and share and have some resources available.
  • They have policies about retention and they have practices for that. Use common sense.
  • So what is best practice around the nation for these things?
  • You know, let's talk about practical and fiscal reality of LB 1050.
  • That's the current practice.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • It protects providers practicing ethical, evidence-based medicine.
  • It protects providers<00:25:44.240> practicing<00:25:44.799> ethical providers practicing
  • ethical providers practicing ethical evidence-based<00:25:46.799> medicine.
  • Uh HP1875 directly addresses a practice.
  • I'm wondering in your practice I'm wondering in your practice um<01:08:30.960> how<01:08:
Summary: The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later. On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

MEMBER'S OWN Apr 28th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the discussion of medical and practice-related problems, and whereas the Arkansas chapter of the
  • Dermatology Training Advocacy Group is the organization consisting of dermatology trainees and practicing
  • physicians dedicated to promoting the highest standards of clinical practice, education, and research
  • in dermatology, to advocating for policies that improve patient care and the practice of dermatology
  • Discussion of medical legislative and practice-related issues.
Summary: The House convened to finish items from an adjourned resolution and spent the meeting recognizing a series of resolutions honoring public health awareness, community service, and athletic and academic achievements. House Resolution 1021 designated May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, with the sponsor emphasizing that skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S., is highly preventable, and benefits from early detection. House Resolution 1020 honored Frederick Henry Middleton upon his retirement after 50 years of service to the City of Arkadelphia, and House Resolution 1022 congratulated the Rolling Razorbacks on winning their sixth Division II National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, with MVP Jeff Glassbrenner and Coach Jared Johnson recognized on the floor. The chamber then adopted or considered multiple school-sports resolutions, including House Resolution 1033 honoring the Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Patriots boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 5A state championship, and House Resolutions 1028 through 1032 recognizing Rogers High School teams for championships in girls cross-country, baseball, boys tennis, girls wrestling, and boys golf. House Resolutions 1040 and 1041 honored Mountain Home High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams for sweeping the 2025 Class 5A titles, and House Resolution 1044 recognized Mount St. Mary Academy’s Bell’s golf team for its third straight Class 6A championship. Additional resolutions recognized the Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir for its first Best in Class showing at the state choir festival, Coach Dave Wilbers of Arkansas Tech University for his retirement after a highly successful women’s basketball career, Arkansas Tech’s Golden Suns cross-country team for winning the Great American Conference championship, and the North Little Rock Lady Charging Wildcats girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 6A state title. No substantive legislation was debated; the meeting consisted primarily of ceremonial presentations, brief remarks, and requests for favorable votes or title-only readings, and it ended with the House announcing it would reconvene at 1:00 p.m.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the payer to determine which kind of pharmacist can practice in which setting.
  • to the payer to determine which kind of pharmacist can practice in which setting.
  • Payment bills specifically, those are listed within a scope of practice.
  • as a pharmacist and many of us practice as a pharmacist and many of us go<00:26:48.000> on<00
  • I mean, is that practical? We don't disagree that yes, it is extra effort.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1046 SD1 on condominiums. Testimony on that bill focused on reserve funding and enforcement of reserve study requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would create hardship, confusion, and be difficult to administer, while also urging stronger penalties for boards that fail to comply with reserve study rules. The Real Estate Commission offered comments, and one testifier spoke in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee then heard SB 532 SD2 HD1 relating to the Department of Education, which would improve access to pre-approved medications for students with health conditions at school and during off-campus activities. The Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing and medical programs, and the Department of Education all supported the measure, with DOH suggesting amendments to better identify the correct student and improve medication safety. Members had no questions, and the bill moved on. Next was SB 1245 SD2 HD1 relating to pharmacists, a bill to allow reimbursement for clinical services pharmacists are already trained and licensed to provide. The University of Hawaiʻi, Board of Pharmacy, Walgreens, Mikai Drugs, and the Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association supported the bill, emphasizing improved access to care, recruitment and retention of pharmacists, and better chronic disease management. The Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association also discussed proposed amendments to prevent plans from denying coverage or network participation when pharmacists meet credentialing requirements. Members questioned whether insurers would actually use pharmacists and how the bill would affect pay and contracting; no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 1279 SD2 HD1, another pharmacists bill focused on telepharmacy and 340B-related issues. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported it, saying telehealth could reduce costs and avoid travel for audits, while the Board of Pharmacy opposed it. Lānaʻi representatives opposed the bill and asked for an exemption, arguing the island already has close in-person access to a resident pharmacist and clinics. The Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association supported the measure, citing large patient savings from 340B pricing, while Mikai Drugs opposed it, arguing that mail-order and telepharmacy are not necessary on some islands and can create delivery and medication-safety problems. Members asked questions about insurer participation, scope of practice, and whether the bill would meaningfully change reimbursement; the transcript ends before any final action or vote.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And our approach is really rooted in the sharing and adoption of policy best practices.
  • And we love to share success stories and best practices and policies through our activities.
  • Employers also need practical tools to recruit, hire, and retain workers with disabilities.
  • So really demonstrating those best practices to the private sector.
  • Your text in the chat related to it would be helpful to hear from best practices, challenges from other
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Disability Employment Subcommittee met with roll call, approved prior meeting minutes, and shared an inspirational quote from Jane Goodall about the importance of every individual. Members then introduced themselves and their roles, including state disability advocates, providers, and commission members, before hearing a presentation from Katia Alpanis and Dina Klumkina of the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED). SEED described its role as a technical assistance and policy resource for states, focused on sharing best practices and examples from other states to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The presentation outlined SEED’s seven policy areas: career readiness and work-based learning, behavioral health and work, stay-at-work/return-to-work supports, employer recruitment and retention tools, entrepreneurship and disability-owned business development, interagency coordination, and state government as a model employer. Examples from other states included scholarship and transition supports in Kentucky and Virginia, stay-at-work programs in Alaska and Washington, accommodation funds in Minnesota, procurement and small business initiatives in New Jersey and Virginia, and model employer efforts in Colorado, New York, and Tennessee. Members also asked about digital accessibility and PEAT; SEED said PEAT has been refunded and that SEED can help with policy-level questions and peer examples, but not implementation of accessibility requirements. Discussion then shifted to possible Massachusetts projects. Members raised concerns about upcoming Medicaid work or civic engagement requirements and how people with disabilities might fall through the cracks, and they asked whether SEED could help Massachusetts use existing documentation, such as IEPs, to reduce barriers. The group identified two main areas for follow-up: a Massachusetts “state as a model employer” roadmap and a youth/young adult employment and volunteer pipeline, potentially linked to transition services and apprenticeship opportunities. SEED agreed to provide Massachusetts-specific analysis and two briefs, one on career readiness policies and one on state-as-model-employer strategies, and the subcommittee planned an offline follow-up meeting to narrow priorities and develop a scope of work.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 26th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • She said the association still has three remaining concerns: local government immunity, the practical
  • What the bill requires, he said, is that people come in line with best practices and national best practices
  • He said they do not get the protection unless they are instituting the best practices as they change
  • National best practices, whether you're a local government, a hospital who, by the way, gets sued the
  • These are practical burdens. There are practical burdens as well.
Summary: The committee heard and voted on several measures. SB 308 on the Florida Museum of Black History was explained as implementing a prior task force recommendation by designating St. Johns County as the museum site, creating a board, and coordinating with a supporting nonprofit; it passed favorably. SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability was amended to bar local governments from imposing cybersecurity requirements on vendors beyond generally accepted best practices, and after testimony both for and against, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 572 updated ethics law to include legally recognized foster parents and foster children in the definition of relative; after a technical amendment and support from the Ethics Commission, it passed unanimously. SB 1442 revised the long-range program plan to require more specific performance metrics and agency-specific measures; it also passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 1106, as amended by a strike-all, to require state agencies and certain educational materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” despite opposition arguing it would impose political language and conflict with federal and international terminology. SB 7020 reenacted a public records exemption for certain aquaculture and shellfish production records and passed with support from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. SB 474 expanded military leave and related benefits for public employees and officials, including members of the Coast Guard and Florida State Guard, and added three amendments before being reported favorably. SB 350, dealing with public records protections for crime victims and certain law enforcement victims, was heavily amended to add time-limited confidentiality for an officer’s name in some cases and then passed favorably after discussion about balancing transparency and safety. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7032 as a committee bill to shift more fleet management responsibilities from DMS to individual agencies, while still requiring data reporting to DMS for legislative oversight. SB 1650 by Senator Gates was temporarily postponed. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, pattern or practice claim review.
  • Pattern or practice claims.
  • Pattern or practice claims alleging systematic delay delays or denials are difficult to win.
  • is itself the sort of practice of withholding documents or delaying processing.
  • So what is the practical impact?
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/17/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , It prevents primary care practices, It prevents primary care practices, specifically<00:41:30.640
  • practices, from specifically independent practices, from collaborating<00:41:33.280> with<00:
  • >> practicing a criminal act. >> practicing a criminal act.
  • ghosts instead of practicing medicine. ghosts instead of practicing medicine.
  • provider and is actively practicing. provider and is actively practicing.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • recruit and obtain qualified behavioral health professionals recognized in advanced licenses is a practical
  • LCSW, we complete a 60-credit master's degree, 3,200 hours of post-master's supervised clinical practice
  • We would come up with the best practices.
  • I'm the Director of Policy and Appellate Practice at the Delaware Office of Defense Services.
  • I'm the Director of Policy and Appellate Practice at the Delaware Office of Defense Services.
Bills: SB231
Summary: The House Administration Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 231, which would extend the existing 6% salary supplement for school-based mental health professionals with advanced credentials to school social workers who hold licensed clinical social worker credentials and have passed the national exam. The bill sponsor and multiple witnesses described school social workers as essential to student mental health, crisis response, attendance, and family support, and argued the measure corrects an oversight and inequity in the current salary supplement structure. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted to release the bill. The committee then heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, a constitutional amendment to protect the rights to hunt, fish, and trap. Supporters, including sportsmen’s groups and individual residents, said the amendment would preserve longstanding traditions, support wildlife management, and guard against future threats to hunting and trapping. An opposing witness argued there was no current threat in Delaware and said the Constitution should not be used to protect trapping or elevate hunting and trapping over other wildlife management approaches. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to release the substitute bill. Finally, the committee took up Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Response Act, which would create a 25-foot buffer around first responders at emergency scenes after warning, with misdemeanor penalties for knowingly entering or remaining in the zone to interfere with duties. Supporters said the bill would protect police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics from interference, while opponents from the ACLU and the Office of Defense Services raised concerns about vague terms, potential First Amendment impacts, enforcement clarity, and jurisdictional issues. Committee members also questioned how the buffer would be marked and enforced. The sponsor and staff said they would continue working on the language, and the committee voted to release the bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Psilocybin therapeutic use program established 3/9/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This 3-phase structure is drawn from the best practice in psychotherapy and other clinical trials.
  • There's also some broad guidelines now in the field of study and practice.
  • In my clinical practice, which is an inpatient unit at the University of Minnesota, I work with so many
  • I continue to practice outpatient psychiatry and... my chief expert who says in the treatment of PTSD
  • I continue to practice outpatient psychiatry and I work in a community with a specialty focus on trauma
Keywords: 1183, house
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • a partner, currently in the Justice Department. and you did that before leaving your successful practice
  • After your time at the Justice Department, you returned to private practice for the better part of a
  • You started your career in private practice, but you soon joined the Department of Justice to litigate
  • With his unique blend of experience in both private practice and public service, particularly in the
  • And is there a role for Congress to play in ending the practice? Thank you Mr.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 75% of doctors practice in urban area. 75% of doctors practice in urban area.
  • The direction that we're practices.
  • <01:29:36.960> anymore, having individual practices anymore, having individual practices anymore
  • And we own practice. It's not the same.
  • Or I could practice who's here today.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The House communicated that it had passed House Bill 4 and requested concurrence. The chamber then received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 18, 33, 85, and 132, and committee reports indicating Senate Bills 136, 183, 2, 4, and 71 should pass, with some substitutes and title amendments. The Senate also introduced Senate Resolutions 79 and 80 honoring Joseph Harden McFarland and Jeremiah Parsons. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 5, relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement. The sponsor described it as a way to improve school nutrition, support Kentucky producers, and keep food dollars in local communities. Several senators spoke in support, including references to the Make America Healthy Task Force and the idea of using food procurement as a tool for rural prosperity and better nutrition in schools. Senate Bill 5 passed by roll call, 38-0. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 73, which would allow home-based processors to use beef tallow in cosmetic products. The sponsor said the bill would expand existing home-processing authority beyond food products to cosmetics. It passed unanimously, 38-0. Senate Bill 12, relating to medical provider coverage and level four trauma centers, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued it would help rural hospitals join the trauma network by allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to work under physician supervision, including remote supervision, and said it would improve access and save lives in underserved areas. Opponents, including a physician senator, argued the bill would lower trauma-care standards and could put patients at risk by allowing non-physician staffing in facilities that need immediate hands-on medical expertise. After lengthy discussion, the bill was advanced and then passed by roll call, with supporters emphasizing rural access and opponents warning about patient safety and the adequacy of physician coverage.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/20/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • practices practices Statewide<00:39:09.720> unfortunately<00:39:10.520> a<00:39:10.640
  • <01:44:35.760> erectile are brought in to practice erectile are brought in to practice erectile
  • however someone could conduct a practice however someone could conduct a practice non-medically<
  • while likely uncommon these practice while likely uncommon these practice exams<01:44:56.920>
  • for unconscious patient practice exams.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/04/26

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And common harmful practices care.
  • common practices identified include common practices identified include significant<00:57:11.680
  • Section 11 speaks to some of the prohibited practices.
  • <01:09:50.560> financial these practices and support financial these practices and support
  • A3 amendment uh the prohibited practices A3 amendment uh the prohibited practices um<01:33:37.199>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program.
  • Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program. The St.
  • Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program prepares physicians to practice primary care medicine
  • Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program prepares physicians to practice primary care medicine
  • <00:34:54.159> team-based learn and practice team-based learn and practice team-based care
Keywords: 1183, house
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee's customary practice...
  • This practice, followed by both Republican and Democratic chairs, is to hold a vote on a nomination only
  • Are you departing from a rule or a practice by allowing this vote today? I am not.
  • And Senator Warren, do you believe that the Chair is departing from a rule or past practice by allowing
  • And then we can have a different discussion about practice in the committee.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • So if I was still in practice, I'd give you by card ser, but not...
  • be um because I haven't been in practice be um because I haven't been in practice for<00:55:17.200
  • many individuals in my years in practice many individuals in my years in practice that<01:15:13.719
  • <01:46:17.199> it's unfair and deceptive actor practice it's unfair and deceptive actor practice
  • <01:46:41.520> selling deceptive actor practice selling deceptive actor practice selling fireworks
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment. During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Attorneys licensed in other states could be eligible to practice law in the State of Nevada.
  • That's an attorney practicing law.
  • It just says eligible to practice. Is my read on it?
  • Otherwise, they'd be liable to be prosecuted for practicing law without a license in Nevada.
  • Otherwise, they'd be liable to be prosecuted for practicing law without a license in Nevada.