Regards health care facilities and infection prevention textiles

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill defines a list of health‑care facilities and mandates that 50 % of the textiles they use to prevent infection—such as gowns, curtains, and linens—must be reusable and cleaned by a "hygienically clean certified" laundry. Facilities must keep records, may request an exemption for supply‑chain disruptions, and must follow CDC guidance. The goal is to cut waste and ensure consistent infection control.

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Hearings

• House Health: Am. S. B. No. 354, H. B. No. 254, H. B. No. 789, H. B. No. 863, H. B. No. 945
  House Health · Nov 10, 2026
• House Health: H. B. No. 380, H. B. No. 820, H. B. No. 863
  House Health · May 27, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Adam Mathews · sponsor

Bill text

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