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S1628Introduced in the Senate

To protect the independence of clinical decision making

Introduced

Introduced by Bruce Tarr, District 01-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to allow an independent health care practice to have ultimate control over clinical decision making. Public Health.

Where it stands

Accompanied S1534

April 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  6. Accompanied S1534

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