SB5823Introduced in the Senate
Concerning patient advocates.
Introduced by Adrian Cortes, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning patient advocates.
Where it stands
Referred to Ways & Means.
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 3, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Not Voting |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Jeff Holy | 6 | Not Voting |
| Ron Muzzall | 10 | Not Voting |
| June Robinson | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Ways & Means.
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