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S1563Introduced in the Senate

Prioritizing patient access to care

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Robyn Kennedy, District 01-WOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.

Where it stands

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

  5. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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