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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Bills:
SB19
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Keywords:
SB19, prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, no cost sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, men over 50, men over 40, family history, genetic marker, health benefit plan, insurer coverage, Alabama insurance code
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and find out there's no blood cancer and find out there's no firefighter<02:31:12.319><c> cancer</c>
- </c><02:31:13.600><c> The</c><02:31:13.840><c> cancer</c> firefighter cancer registry."
- The cancer firefighter cancer registry."
- Cancer patients cut off in the checkups.
- Cancer patients cut off in the middle<03:19:23.439><c> of</c><03:19:23.880><c> treatment.
Keywords:
Congressional Gold Medal, Army Rangers, World War II, ceremony, Emancipation Hall, colorectal cancer, Hispanic community, screening disparity, awareness, healthcare access, health education, chronic illness, cancer research, colon cancer, rectal cancer, cancer screening, Hispanic health, Latino health, racial disparities, health equity
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So, SB190 deals with prostate cancer. I think y'all may have had a similar bill come through.
- This basically expands the insurance coverage related to prostate cancer.
- basically expands the insurance plan and coverage for gentlemen that are at higher risk of prostate cancer
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we do have a very important bill today dealing with prostate cancer.
- This removes the financial barriers when it's medically necessary for the breast cancer screening and
- Many women face significant out-of-pocket cost after follow-up breast cancer imaging after a screening
- </c><00:14:49.760><c> breast</c><00:14:50.160><c> imaging</c> follow-up breast cancer breast imaging
- We got Blackshear and ... for breast cancer. Or B. Evaluate an for breast cancer. Or B.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Bills:
HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390 , HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Bills:
HB151 , HB152 , HB138 , SB221 , SB190 , SB69 , SB225 , SB272 , HB151 , HB152 , HB138 , SB221 , SB190 , SB69 , SB225 , SB272
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- cancer.
- In Texas, firefighters have a presumptive cancer bill that lists 11 cancers that are covered.
- We've lost 2 firefighters, uh, to cancer, and we have 4 more that have been diagnosed with cancers through
- Stage 1 cancer, colon cancer, stage 1, 90% survival rate. Had they caught wades early?
- Than stepping up and actually testing for cancers.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The piece that I'll hit on is just firefighter cancers, uh, certain cancers being counted as line of
- ,</c><00:03:47.440><c> uh</c><00:03:47.520><c> certain</c><00:03:47.760><c> cancers</c> firefighter cancers
- , uh certain cancers firefighter cancers, uh certain cancers being<00:03:48.320><c> counted</c><00:03
- When the state recognized that my husband, Mike, lost his life to cancer, a cancer that he contracted
- When the state recognized that my husband, Mike, lost his life to cancer, a cancer that he contracted
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill has also kind of worked in conjunction with some of my cancer advocacy group.
- It isn't, but it's specifically for colorectal cancer screening.
- For example, my patients are more susceptible to cancer and absolutely need colon cancer screenings every
- That makes them more susceptible to the cancer.
- Tell a breast cancer patient that her septin is non-essential. Okay.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Keywords:
liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs, generic drugs, biosimilars, formulary placement, drug formulary, cost-sharing
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- The department has indicated that breast cancer is the most common cancer among Texans.
- Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among women, and early detection of breast
- It's James Gray with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for the bill, is that correct?
- My name is James Gray, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network.
- We probably saw with breast cancer and cervical cancer about a 5% or 6%. Downturn.
Keywords:
Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (3-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- passed in 2008 with the American Cancer Society colorectal cancer screening guidelines as our legal
- </c><00:15:59.000><c> cancer</c> plans for color rectal cancer plans for color rectal cancer examinations
- </c><00:16:06.360><c> Society</c><00:16:06.959><c> col</c><00:16:07.279><c> rectal</c> American Cancer
- Society col rectal American Cancer Society col rectal cancer<00:16:07.920><c> screening</c><00:16:08.720
- cancer screening guidelines as our legal guide for what is covered for colorectal cancer.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up several insurance and health-related bills, beginning with Senate Bill 18, which was presented by Senator Girdler and insurance witness Adam Sheridan. The bill was described as addressing a shortage of garage liability insurance for used auto dealers in Kentucky, which has left many small dealers with only one or two coverage options and, in some cases, unable to obtain the insurance needed for a dealer license. The committee adopted a motion and second, then passed SB 18 unanimously and reported it favorably with the recommendation that it pass on the House floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 24, also presented by Senator Girdler with testimony from Eric DeCampo of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The bill was framed as an anti-fraud measure that would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover misrepresentations about property damage and repair costs in property insurance claims. Testimony emphasized that insurance fraud raises premiums for consumers and that the bill would help deter inflated or fabricated claims. After a brief question about whether the bill created new felonies, the committee voted to pass SB 24 unanimously and report it favorably.
House Bill 524, presented by Rep. Aaron Thompson with officials from the Office of the Controller and State Risk, would extend reinsurance requirements for the state’s fire and tornado/self-insurance fund from July 1 of this year to July 1, 2030, and rename the fund the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund. The bill was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. House Bill 421, presented by Rep. Amy Neighbors, would require full coverage of FDA-approved bowel preps without out-of-pocket cost or prior authorization issues and update colorectal cancer screening coverage rules for high-risk patients by incorporating multisociety task force guidelines. Members discussed the bill’s personal importance and its minimal fiscal impact; it passed unanimously with a committee substitute. House Bill 236, presented by Rep. Adam Moore and Commissioner Sharon Clark, would cap annual out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine at $100. Members spoke in support, including personal remarks about the importance of access to epinephrine, and the bill passed unanimously with a favorable recommendation.
Finally, House Bill 210, presented by Rep. Michael “Sarge” Pollock and Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association, addressed dental limited benefit plans and direct payment to dentists. Members asked whether the bill also affected vision/hearing arrangements or third-party administrators; the witness said it was intended for non-ERISA dental plans in Kentucky and suggested follow-up with the commissioner for further clarification. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed HB 210 favorably, with 15 yes votes and no votes against. The meeting then adjourned, with a reminder about the Banking and Insurance dinner later that evening.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, research suggests that other cancers may
- carcinogen, as determined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
- It should be noted that the International Agency for Research on Cancer is a specialized cancer agency
- The last two guys that we lost in my town died from esophageal cancer, and esophageal cancer is not covered
- I said, how many guys are seeing a rise in cancer?
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
Keywords:
peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House health panel approves HF2371 3/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This issue actually came to my attention by a friend of mine in another state who went through cancer
- treatment and in her cancer treatment support group this was the hot topic back in 2019.
- treatment and in her cancer treatment support group this was the hot topic back in 2019.
- </c> another state who went through cancer another state who went through cancer treatment<00:01:23.920
- ><c> treatment</c> treatment and in her cancer treatment treatment and in her cancer treatment support
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- cancer awareness 2025 as color rectal cancer awareness 2025 as color rectal cancer awareness month in
- second leading rectal cancer is the second leading rectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
- detect color rectal cancer test can detect color rectal cancer test can detect color rectal cancer early
- cancer is with localized color rectal cancer is with localized color rectal cancer is 90% but only 39%
- cancer prevention on col rectal cancer prevention on col rectal cancer prevention screening and symptoms
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, and
- Alarmingly, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans ages 18
- She's cancer-free.
- She has saved two of her friends from having, when they had colonoscopies, they also found rectal cancer
- So if you have somebody in your family who's not only been affected by this cancer, but other cancers
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- professionals—prostate cancer is one of those cancers that can be treated if it's screened properly.
- other cancers, such as pancreatic or brain cancer.
- has just added prostate cancer to its state cancer plan.
- She said Arizona ranks 34th in prostate cancer screening and 11th in late-stage prostate cancer.
- cancer to its state cancer plan.
Bills:
HB2176 , HB2333 , HB2435 , HB2447 , HB2617 , HB2683 , HB2686 , HB2725 , HB2726 , HB2906 , HB2953 , HB2958
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, and
- Alarmingly, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans ages 18
- Alarmingly, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans' ages 18
- She's cancer-free.
- She has saved two of her friends from having, when they had colonoscopies, they also found rectal cancer
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, suspension of certain rules for guest introductions, and moving AB 568 to the inactive file. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups, including a fourth-grade class from Marigold Elementary School, representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and its Royal Court, and students from the University of California Students Association on lobby day.
The main floor actions centered on two resolutions. ACR 147 by Assembly Member Lackey designated March 9, 2026 as California Special Olympics Day. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, sharing personal connections to Special Olympics and praising its impact on athletes, families, and volunteers. The resolution received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. H.R. 89 by Assembly Member Patterson declared March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Speakers emphasized rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults, the importance of screening, and new testing options including blood tests. The resolution also received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
After the resolutions, Assembly Member Rodriguez offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Yuloa of Chino, a Navy veteran and longtime community servant. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor session dates and adjourned until Thursday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would expand current recognized cancers to include the scope of cancers related to the fire
- I'm going to list some of these cancers at the risk of being corrected by the lady from 64, but they
- are messy: esophageal, lung, rectal, thyroid, intestine, multimonia, bukall, and linex.
- I'm going to list some of these<01:15:15.040><c> cancers</c><01:15:15.440><c> at</c><01:15:15.679><c>
- ,</c><01:15:25.120><c> thyroid,</c> esophageal, lung, rectal, thyroid, esophageal, lung, rectal, thyroid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Firefighters have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer.
- Early detection is vital to fighting and treating many types of cancer, as we all know.
- These cancers have claimed so many lives.
- We've lost another one this past November due to esophageal cancer, 17 years of service.
- So at a tune of $800 for a cancer screening compared to what the town lost and TML lost is...
Bills:
HB198 , HB303 , HB1535 , HB2742 , HB3305 , HB3348 , HB3505 , HB3711 , HB4753 , HB2715 , HB21 , HB30 , HB21 , HB198 , HB303
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test
Summary:
The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act.
Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process.
The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- professionals—prostate cancer is one of those cancers that can be treated if it’s screened properly.
- cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in men nationwide.
- other cancers, such as pancreatic or brain cancer.
- other cancers.
- just added prostate cancer to its state cancer plan.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 2726 would require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a tongue-muscle stimulation device. The sponsor and medical witnesses said the device is a less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and reduce long-term complications, while Access said it already covers medically necessary sleep apnea treatment but was neutral and concerned the bill could narrow review and limit cost-effectiveness analysis. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then gave HB 2726 a due-pass recommendation by an 8-4 vote.
HB 2435, as amended, would create a provisional licensing pathway for internationally trained physicians who meet specified ECFMG-related criteria, with supervision, fees set by the Medical Board, and automatic conversion to a full license after four years if conditions are met. Supporters argued Arizona faces severe physician shortages, especially in rural and tribal areas, and that the bill would bring in experienced doctors while preserving oversight. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said current law already allows case-by-case licensure review and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and bypass existing scrutiny. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 on a due-pass recommendation.
HB 2958 would require Access coverage for comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 general fund appropriation for a pilot program. The sponsor and public health witnesses said dental care during pregnancy is linked to better maternal and infant outcomes and could reduce emergency room use and complications. The committee adopted the bill and sent it out with an 11-1 due-pass recommendation. HB 2176, which sets timelines and standards for health care institution complaint investigations and dispute resolution, also received broad support from hospitals and was approved unanimously on a 12-0 due-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from reimbursing certified registered nurse anesthetists at a lower rate than anesthesiologists for the same service. Opponents argued the bill would interfere with private contracting, ignore differences in training and liability, and likely raise costs for the state and taxpayers; supporters said anesthesia demand has outpaced reimbursement and that parity is needed to protect access, especially in rural areas. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any vote is taken.