House Committee on Health and Human Services 02/03/2026

Committee on House Health and Human Services · February 4, 2026

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Opening and agenda

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Chair opened the Committee on House Health and Human Services and announced there were no bill introductions; announced first hearing (HB 2520).

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Speakers:Unidentified Speaker (Chair)

The Committee on House Health and Human Services held hearings on House Bill 2520 (to raise the Home Plus resident cap from 12 to 16) and House Bill 2478 (to authorize national fingerprint checks for certain nurses). Proponents for HB 2520 said the change would help small providers remain viable; opponents and the long‑term care ombudsman raised safety and staffing concerns. The committee voted to work HB 2478.

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