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SB938Introduced in the Senate

Clarifying powers, duties, and responsibilities of certain public health officials

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Resources

Introduced by Vince Deeds, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the state health officer.

Where it stands

To Health and Human Resources

February 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Health and Human Resources

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