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H7029Introduced in the House

Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Passed

Introduced by Jennifer Boylan, District 66

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A in concurrence · April 16, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration

  5. Meeting postponed (03/24/2026)

  6. Proposed Substitute

  7. Meeting postponed (03/24/2026)

  8. Scheduled for consideration (03/30/2026)

  9. Proposed Substitute

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)

  12. House passed Sub A

  13. Referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  14. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  15. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  16. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

  17. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  18. Transmitted to Governor

  19. Signed by Governor

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