HB1117Introduced in the House
Relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options.
Introduced by Linda McGrath, District 40-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options.
Where it stands
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14A
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 1 P. 7
==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 09:00 am GP 158
Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 09:30 am GP 158
Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1026h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 49
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-1026h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 183
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1026h: Motion Adopted DV 176-145 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 183
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 12
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14A
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