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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Individuals receive comprehensive and culturally responsive support.
- So I recently provided written testimony in support of those bills.
- to our school districts so that they can better support... ...support kids and ensuring that there are
- The Greakin Center functions as an umbrella organization for BMC's addiction treatment and support programs
- The Greakin Center functions as an umbrella organization for BMC's addiction treatment and support programs
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held an introductory informational hearing for the new session, with Chairs Marjorie Decker and Senator Michael Driscoll outlining the committee’s scope and emphasizing the impact of the federal landscape on Massachusetts public health. They noted the hearing would focus on testimony from agencies and advocates, with short testimony limits due to the hybrid format. No votes were taken; the meeting was for briefing and discussion of priorities.
Commissioner Robbie Goldstein of the Department of Public Health described the department’s budget and federal funding, warning that recent CDC grant terminations could cut nearly $100 million and affect lab testing, surveillance, vaccines, and community engagement. He highlighted DPH priorities including racial equity, maternal health, substance use and child welfare coordination, emergency preparedness, data transparency, and public hospital quality. MassHealth Assistant Secretary Michael Levine discussed MassHealth’s role covering about 2 million residents and its priorities in health equity, behavioral health, primary care, member independence, and customer service, while noting the agency relies heavily on federal Medicaid dollars and would face major strain from federal cuts.
Several advocacy and provider groups focused on reproductive health and maternal health. Planned Parenthood warned of threats to Title X, 340B savings, and other federal funding, and supported a bill to eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass for abortion care for young people. Reproductive Equity Now urged stronger shield-law protections and changes to Massachusetts’ later-abortion framework. Dr. Indyamaka Anugaka called for full implementation of the maternal health law, better reimbursement for doulas and midwives, stronger data collection, and support for full-spectrum pregnancy care coverage. The Health Policy Commission said new maternal health and primary care task forces would begin work soon.
Mental health and health system access were also major themes. The Mass Medical Society urged action on vaccine hesitancy, removal of non-medical school vaccine exemptions, and primary care reform. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Children’s Mental Health Campaign opposed proposed cuts to DMH and substance use services, called for more school-based supports, and raised concerns about inpatient capacity, including a unit serving LGBTQ youth. The Massachusetts Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU warned that staffing shortages, low wages, workplace violence, hospital closures, and possible Medicaid cuts threaten patient care and the health care workforce. The Betsy Lehman Center also urged investment in automated patient-safety monitoring to reduce harm and costs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully ask for your support in moving forward HB 1868. Any questions? Okay.
- We support House Bill 404. I appreciate this committee's consideration of it.
- That is how incredibly addictive this is. And they're addicted because when they went to college...
- For those reasons, we're supportive. Thank You Mr. Chairman.
- Lalani said and I would really appreciate your support on this bill. Thank you chairman.
Bills:
HB173 , HB184 , HB484 , HB678 , HB 1211 , HB1507 , HB1705 , HB1868 , HB2290 , HB2851 , HB2856 , HB3041 , HB3204 , HB173 , HB184
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Mary Dubassan, is here in support of the bill as well.
- I do support the task force.
- So I urge you to support this legislation, this task force.
- Ellie Wright, President, support, does not wish to speak.
- Elie Wright, President's support, do not wish to speak.
Bills:
SB57 , SB405 , HB62 , HB193 , HB203 , HB222 , HB246 , HB420 , HB475 , HB486 , HB574 , HB584 , HB815 , HB949 , HB1092 , HB1214
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- They have tried everything they can to get support from Access. They're not getting the support.
- ...tried everything they can to get support from Access. They're not getting the support.
- I'm here to respectfully urge you to support SB 1347.
- They’ve supported us, and we’ve supported them as well. Other questions? All right.
- We ask for your support of SB 1446. patient care. We ask for your support of SB 1446.
Bills:
SB1095 , SB1114 , SB1116 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1178 , SB1179 , SB1249 , SB1253 , SB1346 , SB1347 , SB1446 , SB1561 , SB1813
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So we strongly support this bill, and we urge your support. Thank you.
- So we strongly support this bill and we urge your support. Thank you. Dr.
- So we strongly support this bill, and we urge your support. Thank you.
- So we strongly support this bill and we urge your support. Thank you. Dr.
- Sybil Fouse, waving, speaking in support. Sybil Fouse, waving, speaking in support.
Bills:
S2500 , S2502 , S2504 , S7028 , S2506 , S2508 , S2510 , S2512 , S2514 , S2516 , S2518 , S0482 , S0678 , S0984 , S1016 , S1074 , S1706 , S7030
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
budget, appropriation, education funding, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, local government, Appropriations Act, funding, education, rural development, economic assistance, collective bargaining, state employees, labor relations, impasse resolution, negotiations, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we do have a public hearing, and we have two in support and two that oppose.
- So I hope that you will support this bill. Thank you. I'm Becky Garrettson.
- :19:03.600><c> and</c><00:19:03.840><c> education</c> support the screening and education support the
- So I hope that you will support<00:20:07.200><c> this</c><00:20:07.440><c> bill.
- </c> support this bill. Thank you. support this bill. Thank you.
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So we support this.
- We're also in support of this bill.
- And for these reasons, the Port of Vancouver supports SB 5905 and asks for your support.
- I'm here to voice SEIU 775's strong support.
- So we are in support, or I am in support of this bill, because there are so many people who can't...
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
Washington retirement systems, retirement trust funds, interest earnings, public employee retirement system, teachers retirement system, state patrol retirement system, judicial retirement system, judges retirement system, school employees retirement system, public safety employees retirement system, law enforcement officers and firefighters retirement system, PERS, TRS, LERS, legal expenses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, fraud prevention, overpayment recovery, trust fund protection
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- PHP and IOP really helped support me during tough times in my life.
- And I just wanted to get on record in support of the bill, obviously.
- I'm providing testimony in support of House Bill 1955.
- It's Kate Murphy, Texans Care for Children, in support of the bill. Yes, sir.
- So they all have to have services that can support kids of all ages.
Bills:
HB231 , HB231 , HB475 , HB488 , HB632 , HB821 , HB1786 , HB1955 , HB2036 , HB2060 , HB2659 , HB2677
Keywords:
HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to testify in support of HB. 231.
- Supporting this bill is not just good policy; it's an act of compassion.
- I urge you to support House Bill 231 because every family in Texas deserves dignity and real choice.
- Thank you for the opportunity to offer testimony in support of HB1786 this morning.
- And I think you'll probably hear that from them, that they're not only in strong support of this, but
Bills:
HB231 , HB475 , HB488 , HB632 , HB821 , HB1786 , HB1955 , HB2036 , HB2060 , HB2659 , HB2677 , HB231
Keywords:
food access, food deserts, communities of color, health disparities, socioeconomic impact, nutritious food, health effects, socioeconomic disparities, legislative recommendations, nutrition, access to food, Medicaid, multisystemic therapy, healthcare, reimbursement, mental health services, education, funding, local control, school system
IA
Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Health and Human Services
Committee:
Joint Health and Human Services
Keywords:
psilocybin, controlled substances, pharmaceutical, FDA approval, drug regulation, mental health, involuntary commitment, involuntary hospitalization, psychiatric discharge, serious mental impairment, aftercare, continuity of care, suicide risk, medication supply, discharge planning, behavioral health, administrative services organization, ASO, behavioral health district, court-ordered treatment
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there anyone else wishing to express support for SB 99?
- We're in support of the vote on the bill.
- Michelle Ross, a science and addiction expert.
- That was not something that I would support.
- I'm concerned that it's addictive.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I didn’t speak a lot about addiction.
- How do we not criminalize addiction, but provide the mechanism to help people, ...criminalize addiction
- Sometimes the committee will take a vote to support something or not support that.
- Everyone was in support of.
- urges your support.
Committees:
Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And oftentimes, there just isn't much support.
- And so if someone has an addiction and they fail to address it...” “For people who were mad at.
- And those are the tough decisions that these addicts have. It is I’m going to...”
- “And those are the tough decisions that these addicts have.
- I also would like to say that I don’t think every homeless person is a drug addict.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee took up several criminal justice and public safety measures. Senate Bill 1936, as amended, increased penalties for impersonating law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a felony and expanded seizure provisions; amendments added federal law enforcement agents and state troopers to the covered officers, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1612, requested by Tulsa police, would require limited reporting and sharing of certain injury-related information and hospital video/photo evidence with law enforcement to aid violent-crime investigations; members raised HIPAA, scope, and criminalization concerns, but the bill passed 5-2. Senate Bill 1543 would aggregate multiple DUI offenses within one year into a single felony case; after questions about sentencing, municipal charges, and deterrence, it passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1260 would require child sex traffickers and human traffickers to serve 100% of their sentences without parole or earned credits, and it passed 6-2.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 1988, which would increase wire-transfer fees on funds sent outside the United States and restore an income-tax credit for Oklahoma filers; members questioned whether it functioned as a tax, its impact on lower-income senders and service members, and its connection to drug trafficking. The bill failed on a 4-4 vote. Senate Bill 1859, creating an OSBI cybercrime and fraud unit with an estimated $3 million fiscal impact, passed unanimously after testimony that cyber and cryptocurrency fraud are growing and often harm elderly victims. Senate Bill 2041 would make a third possession offense for methamphetamine, fentanyl, or cocaine a felony, with supporters saying it would push offenders toward drug court and opponents warning it would increase incarceration; it passed 6-2. Finally, Senate Bill 1257 would classify THC as a Schedule I drug to align with federal law and close trafficking loopholes, and it passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1584 was laid over at the author’s request.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask for your support.
- By not addicting them, by simply not addicting them to their technology.
- This is a support bill.
- Support, support bill.
- I guess I was mistaken about it being a support, support.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I support regulation.
- I support keeping the products out of the hands of children, and I support the enforcement of bad actors
- But like them, I support age restrictions on purchases. a ban on synthetic cannabinoids, and I support
- Of Texans from being addicted to THC.
- Certainty is an addiction, and politicians have that addiction in spades.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee May 13th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I actually... ...personalized but not addictive, and now we have addictive and personalized.
- that we want to support.
- would support them.
- LGBTIQ+ young people, particularly those without family support or supportive schools, are more likely
- LGBTI young people, particularly those without family support, supportive schools, are more likely to
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the number of folks that are in shelter that have a serious mental illness and an addiction.
- Support law enforcement interventions and diversion programs.
- More mental health, more addiction specialists, things like that.
- Thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting it.
- Thank goodness the administration is still currently supporting it.
Summary:
The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness policy and behavioral health. Testimony focused on the view that Arkansas should shift toward more data-driven, outcomes-based responses to homelessness, including stronger treatment options for serious mental illness and substance use disorder, better data collection, provider accountability, and possible statewide use of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Speakers from Fort Smith, Restore Hope, Our House, and Western Arkansas Counseling described local work, the need for better coordination across providers, and the role of crisis services, ACT teams, and employment support. Members asked about sex offender tracking, the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, how to scale successful programs statewide, and whether Arkansas could apply for a statewide Continuum of Care or CCBHC planning grant. The discussion also touched on camping bans, civil commitment, and federal funding changes, with several speakers urging the state to pursue the CCBHC planning grant and more transparent reporting systems.
After the homelessness discussion, the committee moved through a series of Department of Energy and Board of Nursing rule reviews. DEQ proposed updating the post-closure cleanup threshold for solid waste matters from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025, and members asked about financial assurance and oversight; the rule was reviewed without objection. The Board of Nursing then presented multiple rule changes tied to recent acts, including adding fees for dialysis patient care technician registration, expanding contact-information requirements, implementing APRN delegation authority to unlicensed workers, clarifying APRN authority for death certificates and durable medical equipment prescriptions, updating certified medication assistant training and insulin-injection authority, and conforming independent-practice rules for clinical nurse specialists. Each rule was reviewed without objection.
Near the end of the meeting, Senator Irvin announced that UAMS had completed its NCI designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, calling it an important milestone for the state. The committee then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- I support the bill because it provides an outstanding initial step to support... ...because it provides
- and come out a drug addict.
- Criminalizing addiction has never stopped addiction.
- They’re there to get their drugs because of their addiction.
- I absolutely do not support this. I think it's horrible.
Summary:
The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony.
The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting.
The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge you to support House File 3454.
- I fully support it.
- And as an addiction psychiatrist, I have not once in my career seen anyone with an addiction to psilocybin
- Please support this bill.
- I am here to urge you to support House File 3832.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy