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H1417Introduced in the House

To advance health equity

Introduced

Introduced by Bud Williams, District 11-HAM

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.

Where it stands

Accompanied H1416

April 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  6. Accompanied H1416

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