FailedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Sedillo Lopez, Antoinette
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Action Postponed Indefinitely (session adjourned sine die)
Feb 19, 2026
Summary
The Health Professional Autonomy Act stops hospitals, staffing firms and other health care entities from controlling a provider’s clinical judgment, such as test ordering or patient load. It gives patients and the attorney general the right to sue for damages or injunctive relief if the rule is broken. The law is intended to protect provider independence and improve patient care.
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