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Committee roundup: Health & Human Services forwards multiple bills on medical programs, child welfare and licensing
Summary
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced a range of bills Jan. 28, including program cleanups (SB 55, SB 66), pediatric and child-welfare measures (SB 127, SB 141), Medicaid program updates (SB 158), oversight/ombudsman changes (HB 50), and licensing sunsets (HB 14). Several passed by voice vote with sponsor waivers.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Jan. 28 moved a slate of bills to the Senate floor. Several items were briefed by sponsors and advanced with limited public comment.
Key actions:
- SB 55 (Placental tissue amendments): Sponsor described a technical fix to give providers authority to provide a notice; committee passed the bill favorably (voice vote).
- SB 66 (Medical cannabis pharmacy license amendments): Sponsor said the bill restores a prohibition on license transfers between regions to protect patient access; committee passed the bill…
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