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• Black or White when you present with a stroke at the kind of care that you're getting and how you survive
• Africa's minerals are critical to our survival as a nation.
• unprecedented power to non-experts to decide what gets taught, who gets hired, and which academic programs survive

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• It matters whether you're Black or white regarding the kind of care you're getting and how you survive
• information, there's also an economic argument: Africa's minerals are critically important to our survival
• hands power to non-experts to decide what gets taught, who gets hired, and which academic... programs survive

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• American Zoo and Aquarium Association and participates in American Zoo and Aquarium Association species survival
• Singling out USDA-licensed zoos that house animals owned by AZA facilities and work with the species survival
• Singling out USDA-licensed zoos that house animals owned by AZA facilities and work with the species survival
• Singling out USDA-licensed zoos that house animals owned by AZA facilities and work with the species survival
• with</c><01:06:50.200><c> the</c><01:06:50.440><c> species</c> Facilities and work with the species survival

Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan

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• Like all heartbeat bills, it is intended to override medical consensus and ascribe fetal personhood 18
• are again, six weeks later, fighting another spate of unconstitutional bills that privilege early fetal
• ><00:12:26.800><c> to</c> opportunity for the unborn child to opportunity for the unborn child to survive
• of the pregnancy, but the last sentence seems to say the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive
• The best opportunity for the unborn child to survive. Representative Thayer.

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• </c><00:45:31.520><c> The</c> The interesting thing about fetal surgery is that the baby ends up being
• siblings who are struggling emotionally after having an abortion experience. surviving siblings who
• </c><01:30:39.360><c> heartbeat</c><01:30:39.760><c> is</c> that life after a fetal heartbeat is that
• life after a fetal heartbeat is detected<01:30:40.400><c> is</c><01:30:40.719><c> protected.
• heartbeat is detected when a fetal heartbeat is detected through<01:33:20.080><c> medical</c><01:33:

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• That includes, as the sponsor noted in his correspondence, points on your driving record, traffic survival
• They send a letter to your house saying, hey, you have to do traffic survival school by X date.
• Hey, if you don't do traffic survival school, you're going to get suspended.
• Traffic survival school by X date.
• If you don't do traffic survival school, you're going to get suspended, etc.

Bills: HB2051, HB2114, HB2127, HB2134, HB2207, HB2574, HB2700, HB2800, HB2916

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, motorcycle registration, safety fund, education, awareness programs, low-income scholarships, motorcycle training, special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications

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• for All supports the needs of grieving families, and we understand their need to have disposition of fetal
• We would prefer fetal remains, the medically accurate term, be used rather than 'unborn child.'
• This bill allows for the registration of a fetal death certificate and affirms parental rights over the
• remains of an unborn child following miscarriage or fetal death.
• If we simply change the words from 'unborn child' to 'fetal remains,' this bill could pass and be signed

Bills: HB2122, HB2184, HB2910

Keywords: technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, contractors, administrative recovery, regulation, statute of limitations, residential contractors' recovery fund, 1182

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• This is the bill that modifies the vital statistics definition of fetal death.
• medical care, this is another piece of legislation really asking to use the up-to-date technology to age fetal

Bills: SB5915, SB6025, SJM8002

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

Summary: The committee held public hearings on Substitute Senate Bill 6183, which would require health plans, including public and school employee plans, to cover FDA-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization, step therapy, or other utilization management when therapeutic equivalents exist. The prime sponsor said the bill is part of Washington’s effort to end HIV/AIDS and argued that delaying access to needed medication is especially harmful for late-stage diagnoses. No one testified in person or remotely, and public testimony was closed. The committee then heard Substitute Senate Bill 6226, which would limit the Board of Hearing and Speech from adopting rules that prevent licensed audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing aid specialists from using clinical judgment to choose telehealth or in-person care. Supporters said teleaudiology expands access, especially in rural areas and for patients with mobility barriers, while some testifiers raised patient safety concerns about first-time hearing aid fittings and asked for amendments or more time to review safeguards. One testifier said the Washington Hearing Society had moved to neutral after discussions on amendments. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several measures. Substitute Senate Bill 5185, on international medical school graduate physician licensing, passed with a technical amendment and a do pass recommendation. Substitute Senate Bill 5845, on timing of claims payments, was amended to include tribal health care systems, shorten carrier refund-request timelines, and delay implementation to January 1, 2028, then passed 17-1. Senate Bill 5915, prioritizing certain health technology assessments, and Senate Bill 6025, modifying the definition of fetal death, both passed unanimously. Senate Joint Memorial 8002, asking the federal government to change Medicare policy, passed 15-3. The committee then adjourned.

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• Senate Bill 6025 relates to modifying the vital statistics definition of fetal death.
• For each report of a death or fetal death in the state, a report must be filed with a local registrar
• For purposes of vital records, fetal... Has been registered and a permit has been obtained.
• For purposes of vital records, fetal death means any product of conception that shows no evidence of
• To be clear, amending the definition of fetal death has nothing to do with an elective abortion.

Bills: SB5915, SB5988, SB6025, SJM8002

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

Summary: The House Health Care and Wellness Committee held public hearings on several Senate bills and one joint memorial. SB 5915 would update the Health Technology Assessment Program by adding Medicare-recommended or guideline-recommended technologies to the review priority list, requiring broader evidence review for rare or life-threatening diseases, and setting posting and decision deadlines; supporters from rare disease families and clinicians said the current process is outdated and too rigid, while the sponsor said the bill reflects needed modernization. SJM 8002 urges the federal government to oppose Medicare privatization and make changes to original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, including eliminating the 20% coinsurance in original Medicare, adding dental/vision/hearing benefits, reducing Medicare Advantage overpayments, and recouping fraud and abuse funds; labor, senior, and retiree advocates supported it as a way to protect beneficiaries and the Medicare trust fund. The committee also heard SB 5395 on prior authorization, which would require more transparency in denial notices, limit denial decisions to licensed clinicians, restrict AI from being the sole basis for denials or delays, and address retrospective denials; providers, hospitals, and patient advocates supported the bill as a compromise to reduce delays and inappropriate denials, while insurers were generally neutral but sought a narrow amendment. SB 5845 would tighten payment timelines for clean claims, require faster notice and information requests for non-clean claims, and authorize penalties for chronic noncompliance; hospitals and physicians said predictable payment is essential for financial stability, while insurers were neutral and requested a limited amendment. SB 6025 would change the fetal death definition to use the best clinically accurate gestational age rather than the last menstrual period; OB-GYNs, nurses, and medical groups supported it as a medically accurate update, while one opponent objected on moral grounds. The committee also heard SB 5988, which would authorize the Department of Health to continue accrediting opioid treatment programs and set fees to cover the program’s costs; the sponsor and DOH said it is needed to maintain a patient-centered accreditation option after budget cuts, and the bill was described as a companion to House legislation. Finally, SB 5917 would change how the Department of Corrections coordinates distribution of state-purchased abortion medications, remove the current cost-plus-fee requirement, and broaden the definition of abortion medication; supporters said it would allow the stockpiled medication to be distributed to providers and patients, while opponents argued it promotes abortion and misuses public funds. The transcript ends with the committee closing public testimony and adjourning, with no votes taken in the hearing.

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• He survived the war abroad, but almost lost the war at home.
• At times, it was only enough to help me survive, not truly heal.
• 10.240><c> me</c> At times, it was only enough to help me At times, it was only enough to help me survive
• </c><01:11:12.400><c> Along</c><01:11:12.720><c> the</c><01:11:12.840><c> way,</c> survive, not truly
• Along the way, survive, not truly heal.

Bills: HB1626, HB1643, HB1668, HB1550, HB1974, HB1858, HB1871, HB1966, HB1972, HB1973

Keywords: youth penalties, juvenile justice, community service, fees and fines, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, reform, court costs, cultural connection, pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy audit, audit reform, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, recoupment, extrapolation, claims audit, pharmacy reimbursement, dispensing fee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.

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• Half of their lives are left before them—lives that can be spent thriving instead of merely surviving

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.

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• Like, I literally teach a school for traffic survival school.
• House Bill 2916 requires each employed or contracted instructor at Traffic Survival School to provide
• What used to happen is fingerprint clearance was required by traffic survival school instructors under

Bills: HB2163, HB2256, HB2305, HB2367, HB2369, HB2669, HB2772, HB2916, HCM2007, HCR2004, HR2003

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, law enforcement, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption

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• And while it may be needed at that point, individuals who undergo an amputation are less likely to survive

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• primarily. ...in level three and four neonatal ICUs and have spent a significant portion of my career in fetal

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• She also shared she had a foul-smelling discharge and ended up with an infection due to retained fetal
• In October of 2021, at 13 weeks pregnant, I was told that my baby had a lethal skeletal fetal anomaly
• His rib cage would not be able to... support his lungs, and if he survived birth, he would suffocate
• Provide them with the resources they need to not just survive, but thrive.
• Exemptions in the event of rape, incest, or fatal fetal anomalies should be accounted for.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• Well, it allows them to stay independent and survive as a. as opposed to merging with another, maybe
• For example, 5% higher hospitalization chance, 3% decrease in survival rate. and nearly a 10% decrease
• They're used to doing dosage stuff, and they treated themselves. and survived COVID.
• I regret to inform you, but your baby might not survive.
• I have practiced obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine in the state of Texas for over 40 years.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions