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H7967Introduced in the House

Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.

IntroducedHouse Labor

Introduced by Jon Brien, District 49

What does this bill do?

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Official description

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS - Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Labor

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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