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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 12th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have to be licensed to do substance use disorder and bill for it.
  • Senate Bill 426 by Senator Stein relates to the addictive disorder regulatory authority, to provide for
  • Senate Bill 426 updates Louisiana's behavioral health workforce by modernizing the addictive disorder
  • Our main focus is substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder.
  • it provides for the transfer of duties from the Louisiana Department of Health to the addictive disorder
Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 12 and first reported HCR 98 favorably without objection. The resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study whether SNAP benefits could be used to pay grocery delivery fees and related costs, especially for elderly and mobility-limited recipients. The author said the measure would not change SNAP rules, only request a study, and LDH was not opposed. The committee then advanced several Senate bills. SB 273, on hospice care in inpatient licensed facilities, was amended and reported favorably; the bill requires documentation of hydration, nutrition, and care decisions and clarifies facility responsibility when multiple providers are involved. SB 415, creating the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program, was amended and reported favorably; the author described it as a privately funded, charity-run food card program for people in need, with LDH to develop rules. SB 437, a cleanup bill on judicially referred residential substance abuse treatment facilities, was reported favorably, with LDH explaining that facilities providing treatment must be licensed and surveyed. The committee also approved SB 451 on newborn hearing screenings, which updates terminology and expands reporting requirements to improve early detection and intervention for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. SB 426, modernizing the addictive disorder regulatory authority and creating a licensure pathway for peer support specialists, was reported favorably with amendments after testimony from behavioral health providers and training organizations. SB 236 on annual LDH reviews of kidney disease treatment in Medicaid, SB 39 creating provisional licenses for massage therapist graduates, SB 190 tightening oversight of nursing facilities in the CMS Special Focus Facility Program, and SB 124 allowing peer review sharing within a health system were all reported favorably, most with technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably HR 174 urging study of fenbendazole for cancer, SB 270 allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in health care facilities, SB 359 changing terms for a Morehouse Parish hospital district board, and HR 194 requesting de-identified school visual acuity screening data for researchers. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 20, 2026 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • to transition, and codes are being misrepresented where they are saying that it is an endocrine disorder
  • rather than a gender identity disorder.
  • It will no longer be a mental disorder but a sexual behavioral thing instead of, you know, treating the
  • disorder as sexual health.
  • of sexual development, prescriptions or procedures to treat an infection, injury, disease, or disorder
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Protection and Victim Services Committee May 13th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Protection and Victim Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we have a broad spectrum. This is the last slide or yeah.
  • And we have, there's a broad spectrum. these types of things.
  • set of There's a broad spectrum, but there's somewhere, there's a good mental ground of a base set of
  • And we have, there’s a broad spectrum of—when I showed that map, you have everything from kindergarten
  • And so there’s a broad spectrum, but there’s somewhere, there’s a good middle ground of a base set of
Keywords: 908, all
CT
Transcript Highlights:
  • Shelley Nolan, and we're going to have a spotlight on access to mental health and substance use disorder
  • health services because we wanted to center marginalized women, including those with substance use disorders
  • Proud stands for Parents Recovering from Opiate and Other Use Disorders.
  • So really, Parents Recovering from Opiate and Other Use Disorders.
  • So really, any family that has needs related to recovery and co-occurring disorders can access this program
Keywords: 962, all
Summary: The meeting focused on maternal health and behavioral health services for pregnant and postpartum people in Connecticut. Dr. Fatmata Williams of DSS gave an update on the Husky maternity payment bundle, explaining that it was created in response to worsening maternal and neonatal outcomes and racial disparities. She said the bundle, launched in 2025, shifts payment away from fee-for-service toward prospective case rates, quality measures, and shared savings, while covering services such as doulas and maintaining access to behavioral health and other non-pregnancy-related care outside the bundle. She noted 26 maternity practices are participating, quarterly quality reports have been distributed, reconciliation is planned for 2026, and DSS is considering refinements such as adding newborns, revisiting shared losses, and possibly expanding to FQHCs after further stakeholder review. Shelly Nolan of DMHAS then described the state’s women’s services and recovery continuum, including pregnant and parenting treatment programs, women’s recovery support programs, community transition support with rent subsidies, the Proud program, REACH navigation, recovery houses, and outpatient services. She emphasized that many programs are under capacity and that DMHAS uses a no-wrong-door approach, real-time bed availability, technical assistance, and training to improve access. She also reviewed initiatives tied to substance-exposed pregnancies and safe sleep, secure storage, naloxone distribution, reproductive health integration, breastfeeding support, and upcoming conferences and trainings. She said the department works closely with DCF and community partners to reduce stigma and improve family-centered care. Beth Garrigan presented on the Access Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms program, a statewide consultation service for providers serving pregnant and postpartum individuals up to 12 months after delivery. She said the program offers real-time psychiatric consultation, referral support, and one-time face-to-face assessments, and has provided more than 4,300 consultations and resource/referral support to over 700 individuals since 2022. Members and legislators praised the service and discussed how it helps providers connect patients to care, follow up on referrals, and address barriers such as fit, stigma, and workflow. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with plans for the next meeting on June 8 and a request for Dr. Williams’ slides to be posted online.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Shortly after birth, most babies in the United States are tested for a variety of genetic. disorders
  • Specifically, cases where individuals have rare blood types and or suffer from certain blood disorders
  • Both girls are born with a rare blood disorder called homozygous beta. thalassemia major.
  • surgeries can't bank blood from known friends or family. with sickle cell and other chronic blood disorders
  • No child with a red blood disorder like thalassemia or sickle cell is able to get blood from healthy
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/08/2026)

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what I heard disorder treatment.
  • title does say um substance use disorder title does say um substance use disorder treatment<02:52
  • We do substance use disorder centers.
  • substance use disorder in front of them. substance use disorder in front of them.
  • 04:04:18.080> is<04:04:18.399> in substance use disorder center is in substance use disorder
Keywords: 1189, house, all
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session (Jun 29 2026)

Pennsylvania House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • NF is a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
  • affects approximately one in 3,000 people worldwide, making it one of the most common rare genetic disorders
  • NF is a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
  • affects approximately one in 3,000 people worldwide, making it one of the most common, rare genetic disorders
  • One of the most common rare genetic disorders.
Keywords: Scheduler, 973, house, all
Summary: The House convened, approved a prior journal, confirmed a quorum, and received several bill referrals and calendar motions before moving into caucus and committee announcements. Members also welcomed a number of guests and student visitors to the chamber. After recess, the House resumed with committee reports from Appropriations and Rules, agreeing to re-reported bills including House Bills 1006, 106, 2014, 2037, 2460, 2512, 2559, 2644, 733, 2455, 2499, and 2529. The chamber adopted two resolutions: House Resolution 462 designating May 17, 2026, as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, and House Resolution 553 designating May 19, 2026, as Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day. Both sponsors spoke in support, with the NF resolution emphasizing awareness, diagnosis, and research, and the Pontian Greek resolution focusing on remembrance of historical persecution and ethnic violence. The House also passed several bills on final consideration, including House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations, House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency-related ethics restrictions, House Bill 2512 on rideshare pricing protections, House Bill 2644 on legislative authorization for capital bridge projects, and House Bill 2559 on state property conveyances. Amendments were considered on several measures. On House Bill 2359, which prohibits government agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements related to data centers, one amendment requiring hyperscale data centers to pay their own energy costs failed on a 101-101 tie, another amendment making the bill effective immediately was adopted, and a third amendment protecting trade secrets failed. On House Bill 779 regarding abusive towing practices, an agreed-to amendment was adopted. House Bill 733 modernizing marriage ceremony law, Senate Bill 1294 on penalties for unlicensed commercial driving schools, and Senate Bill 1259 clarifying parole record privilege and access were agreed to, and House Bill 2499 concerning the State Workers Insurance Fund and Investment Authority was also advanced. The House then recommitted several bills to Appropriations, removed others from the tabled calendar, and adjourned until June 30, 2026.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • physically handicapped, it's great, but you know, to get to be disabled, you know, you could have a sleep disorder
  • /c><00:17:46.160> have<00:17:46.320> a<00:17:46.480> sleep<00:17:46.720> disorder
  • <00:17:47.200> or Could be have a sleep disorder or whatever.
  • documentation that's required to establish that is what we accept for our purposes for the license. >> Disorder
  • documentation that's required to establish that is what we accept for our purposes for the license. >> Disorder
Bills: HB267, HB271, HB267, HB271
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (04/22/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most residents I have spoken to and I have spoken to many across the political spectrum, Republicans,
  • Most residents I have spoken to and I have spoken to many across the political spectrum, Republicans,
  • Most residents I have spoken to and I have spoken to many across the political spectrum, Republicans,
  • Most residents I have spoken to and I have spoken to many across the political spectrum, Republicans,
  • Most residents I have spoken to and I have spoken to many across the political spectrum, Republicans,
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary (01/14/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it's estimated that 65% of those have an underlying substance use disorder.
  • And we also know in the disorder.
  • So, mental health courts can be life-changing for people with mental illness and substance use disorder
  • So, mental health courts can be life-changing for people with mental illness and substance use disorder
  • So, mental health courts can be life-changing for people with mental illness and substance use disorder
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Additional information regarding this program is included later in this packet, and the autism program
  • Additional information regarding this program is included later in this packet, and the autism program
Bills: SB1, SB 1
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/16/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • and substance use disorders to make sure that the transition from behind the walls to the community
  • <01:01:06.839> and we inpatient substance use disorder and we inpatient substance use disorder
  • and substance use disorders to make sure that the transition from behind the walls to the community
  • health disorders and substance use<01:02:39.119> disorders<01:02:39.960> to<01:02:40.200
  • to treat their substance use disorder to treat their substance use disorder and<01:03:45.079>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • I stand here as an OB/GYN who practices gender-affirming care and full-spectrum reproductive healthcare
  • <00:35:03.120> reproductive care and full-spectrum reproductive care and full-spectrum reproductive
  • That is all in the spectrum of reproductive health care. No, but what I'm trying to say...
  • That is all in the spectrum<00:41:36.440> of<00:41:36.560> reproductive<00:41:37.040>
  • spectrum of reproductive health care. spectrum of reproductive health care.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those who place themselves at the right end of the political spectrum see anti-Semitism on the left,
  • Those on the left end of the spectrum see the threat of anti-Semitism on the right.
  • Those on the left end of the spectrum see the threat of anti-Semitism on the right, and they see it clearly
  • If you can only see it on the opposite end of the political spectrum, then I have to question whether
  • I guess my question is on the kind of before they get to that point in the spectrum, whether it's, I
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met to focus on the role of law enforcement in responding to anti-Semitic incidents. After approving amended minutes, the chair opened with remarks emphasizing that the Commission would confront anti-Semitism from any political direction and outlined the day’s agenda: extremist activity trends, hate-crime statutes, intergovernmental coordination, and security funding. The first presentation came from Ben Pott of the ADL Center on Extremism, who described rising extremist propaganda and anti-Semitic incidents nationally and in Massachusetts, highlighting groups such as NSC-131, GDL, and Patriot Front. He said these groups increasingly use anti-Zionist language, public disruptions, and online platforms to spread hate, and recommended prosecution where possible, civil litigation, education about symbols and tactics, and community reporting to law enforcement and ADL. Assistant District Attorney David Solvin then reviewed federal and Massachusetts hate-crime laws, including federal civil-rights and hate-crime statutes and state provisions for civil-rights violations, assault and battery to intimidate, religious vandalism, terroristic threats, and criminal harassment. He explained that many of these laws enhance penalties based on bias motivation, but some do not create standalone offenses or qualify as dangerousness predicates under current law. Commissioners pressed him on hypothetical fact patterns involving anti-Semitic slurs, symbols, and attacks, as well as on the limits of existing law for pretrial detention and the need for better data collection. Solvin said more training, better reporting, and possible legislative updates could improve enforcement, and he noted pending bills that would require more regular hate-crime reporting and expand protected classes. Detective Lieutenant Ryan Cepiel of the State Police Anti-Terrorism Unit and HART described the unit’s creation in 2023, its role in implementing prior hate-crime task force recommendations, and its work with local, state, federal, and community partners. He said HART has trained civil-rights officers, developed recruit and in-service curricula, created resource pamphlets and a Teams page, and is building a GIS-based reporting portal to improve tracking and victim support. Cepiel reported a year-over-year rise in reported anti-Semitic hate crimes in Massachusetts, while noting that current numbers are incomplete because reporting is inconsistent and there is no mandate for local departments to notify HART. Commissioners discussed underreporting, rural versus eastern Massachusetts coverage, the need for more officers and training, and the importance of making victims feel safe coming forward. The meeting ended with agreement that better data, training, and coordination are needed to address the rise in anti-Semitic hate and bias incidents.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, February 16, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:14:59.360> In disorder have also been observed. In disorder have also been observed.
  • , criteria for substance use disorder, criteria for substance use disorder, including<00:15:03.839
  • We're working into our education that we're treating use disorder like an opioid use disorder.
  • <00:30:18.399> So disorder like an opioid use disorder.
  • So disorder like an opioid use disorder.
Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 06:03 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 23, Madam Chair it adds the words of the decisional capacity as a result, as a result of a mental disorder
  • So it adds the words 'as a result of a mental disorder'.
  • If you jump back up to 23, it demonstrates that as a result of a mental disorder, the person lacks the
  • Disorder presents a likelihood of serious harm to self or others, and it goes all through different values
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 1, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • For those of you who don't know, Duchenne is a severe and sadly progressive genetic disorder.
  • It is a genetic disorder, but in some instances like mine, I'm not a carrier, and Brendan was a spontaneous
  • end what we commonly refer to as the diagnostic odyssey for children that are born with genetic disorders
  • Members, if you heard me talk about this topic before, you... ...with genetic disorders.
Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met and took up four bills. First, CS/HB 633 by Rep. Koster on managing entity reporting and transparency for behavioral health services was amended to clarify reporting requirements and timing, and to address the bill’s fiscal implementation through conferencing. Members and one public speaker supported the measure, emphasizing accountability and better use of state funds. The bill was reported favorably. Next, CS/HB 531 by Rep. Hunschofsky on background screenings was amended with a strike-all that would require ACCA to create a public webpage with screening education, level-two screening standards, and a searchable catalog of positions requiring screening. Because the amendment changed the bill’s relating-to clause, the chair noted it would be temporarily postponed under House Rule 7.11D and returned to the committee later. The committee then heard HB 1089 by Rep. Booth, which adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the recommended newborn screening panel, subject to appropriation. A parent testified in strong support, describing the benefits of earlier diagnosis and treatment, and several members spoke in favor. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, CS/HB 907 by Rep. Anderson created the Sunshine Genetics Program, an opt-in newborn whole-genome sequencing program, and established the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a Sunshine Genetics Consortium. An amendment made funding contingent on appropriations and added Nicholas Children’s Hospital and Florida International University to the consortium board. After supportive testimony and debate, the bill was also reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • substance use disorder victims. substance use disorder victims.
  • . disorder. disorder.
  • Substance use disorder is a very, very complicated area. There are three contracts regarding this.
  • and and and of substance use disorder and and and the<01:03:18.000> multitude<01:03:18.480>
  • <01:20:07.760> and/or receive substance use disorder and/or receive substance use disorder
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the October 13 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, including a deferred list from the September 2025 agenda. Members questioned several agencies about the purpose, cost, and duration of the items before them, with repeated motions to consider the contracts reviewed without objection passing by roll call. The Office of Energy Policy and Energy and Environment Cabinet presented a solar-and-battery program. Members asked about panel and battery lifespan, warranty coverage, who would pay for replacement or disposal, and whether the program made sense in Kentucky. The agency said panels and batteries generally last 25 to 30 years, warranties would cover replacement during the warranty period, EPA guidance would govern disposal, and federal funds would cover program expenses. Officials estimated the program could reduce participating homeowners’ utility bills by about 70%, with a minimum required savings of 20%. The Department for Community Based Services explained a new vendor contract for SSI initial and redetermination work for children in out-of-home care, saying the work is federally required, the department lacks in-house capacity, and the contract replaced a prior vendor after an RFP protest and rebid. The Department of Highways described umbrella traffic engineering contracts for smaller highway safety projects, noting they are used for spot improvements and are nearing full utilization. The Kentucky Historical Society said its contract funded a temporary exhibit tied to 250th anniversary programming, and the Board of Medical Licensure discussed an amended audit contract, explaining that annual audits were adopted after an auditor’s recommendation and that the board is funded by state allocation plus fees and fines. The Department for Natural Resources/Abandoned Mine Lands gave the most extensive presentation, describing a $5 million engineering services contract as part of a much larger workload increase driven by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, with projects prioritized by citizen complaints and safety impacts; the agency said the contract supports design and oversight for community-scale mine reclamation projects that exceed in-house capacity.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 29th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • find that the defendant's mental disorder was a significant factor in the commission of the offense.
  • Are you aware of such a disorder? Have you heard of it before?
  • Are you aware of such a disorder? Have you heard of it before?
  • DSM-5 diagnosis that specifically is conduct disorder. If there is, I'm not aware of it.
  • Well, according to this particular consideration, this DSM-5 disorder, this conduct disorder, is a qualifier
Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (05/21/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Senate has concurrence with the House: House Bill 1337, repealing the New Hampshire Council on Autism
  • Spectrum Disorders.
Keywords: 1189, house, all