Healthcare

SR 238·PA

A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on reimbursement rates and workforce issues for shift nursing services provided to individuals under Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance program.

Reported as committed

Sponsor: Frank Farry

HB 2826·PA

An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.

Third consideration and final passage

Sponsor: Joe Ciresi

B 26-0427·DC

Cybersecurity and Accountability Act of 2025

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 02, 2026

Sponsor: Phil Mendelson

Sent to Executive

SB 115·PA

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establi...

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Sponsor: Dave Argall

HB 1652·PA

An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.

First consideration

Sponsor: Abigail Salisbury

HB 1538·NH

preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 9-2; )

Sponsor: Alice Wade

A 5671·NJ

Provides for monthly salary for certain members of State Board of Medical Examiners; appropriates funds.

Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AHE

Sponsor: Swain, Lisa

In Committee

HB 1761·NH

expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 10-1; )

Sponsor: Paige Beauchemin

HB 1488·NH

relative to rabies vaccines for animals.

Executive Session: 10/06/2026 10:00 am GP 228

Sponsor: Keith Ammon

SB 444·NH

prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 7-4; )

Sponsor: Daniel Innis

A 3395·NJ

Revises law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

Reported out of committee Second Reading Assembly

Sponsor: Stanley, Sterley S.

S 2994·NJ

Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *

Second Reading Senate

Sponsor: Vitale, Joseph F.

HB 1231·NH

requiring health care providers to disclose medical services billed to the patient's insurance carrier.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )

Sponsor: Ron Dunn

SB 606·NH

relative to insurance coverage for biomarker testing.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )

Sponsor: Regina Birdsell

A 5679·NJ

Requires DOH to expand public awareness campaign and implement policies and procedures for health care professionals and facilities concerning postpartum psychosis.

Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to ACW

Sponsor: Donlon, Margie

In Committee

H 5631·MA

An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

House: Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading

Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means

HB 1638·NH

creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )

Sponsor: Dave Nagel