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| HB 1004 | Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To require Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers for one year after giving birth. |
| Bill History: |
04-04-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed |
| HB 1008 | Collins, Andrew (D) | To require Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers for one year after giving birth. |
| Bill History: |
01-23-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-20-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1009 | Collins, Andrew (D) | To allow pregnancy to be a qualifying event for enrollment in certain health benefit plans. |
| Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-18-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
| HB 1010 | Collins, Andrew (D) | To set the reimbursement rate in the Arkansas Medicaid program for maternal health services. |
| Bill History: |
01-23-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-20-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1012 | Collins, Andrew (D) | To require the Arkansas Medicaid program to extend eligibility to certain individuals for family planning services. |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-20-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1013 | Hudson, Ashley (D) | To protect fertility treatment rights in this state. |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-27-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1029 | Garner, Denise (D) | To set the reimbursement rate in the Arkansas Medicaid program for mental health services and services related to addiction. |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-20-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1031 | Garner, Denise (D) | To create the Arkansas Healthy Lifestyle Education Act of 2025; and to ensure the health curriculum in Arkansas public schools addresses certain health issues facing students. |
| Bill History: |
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Education 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Education |
| HB 1047 | Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To authorize the Arkansas Medicaid Program to make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women. |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1053 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To require reimbursement for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests in the Arkansas Medicaid program. |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1054 | Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To require the Arkansas Medicaid program to cover blood pressure monitors for pregnant and postpartum women. |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1055 |
Mayberry, Julie (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To establish coverage diagnosis and treatment to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related disease under the state and public school life and health insurance program. |
| Bill History: |
04-03-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 74/N: 10) 04-03-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
| HB 1061 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Davis, Breanne (R) |
To ensure that individuals with gestational diabetes are provided coverage for continuous glucose monitors under the Arkansas Medicaid Program. |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1069 | Meeks, Stephen (R) | To observe standard time year-round and to eliminate daylight saving time in Arkansas. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies |
| HB 1079 |
Allen, Fred (D)
Wallace, Dave (R) |
To mandate coverage for genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for certain individuals; and to mandate coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for certain individuals. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 860 ) |
| HB 1131 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To authorize an advanced practice registered nurse to delegate certain tasks to medical assistants and other unlicensed staff. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 2
04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 959 ) |
| HB 1132 | Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To increase access to healthcare services provided by advanced practice registered nurses; and to amend the prescriptive authority of an advanced practice registered nurse. |
| Bill History: |
02-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-18-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1134 | Unger, Steve (R) | To adopt the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact in Arkansas. |
| Bill History: |
02-13-25 H Set for special order of business on and Labor
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-13-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1138 |
Torres, Randy (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To authorize certain medical professionals to certify to the office of motor vehicle eligibility for a special license plate, certificate, or parking decal for a person with a disability. |
| Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 0) 02-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 98 ) |
| HB 1140 |
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To define healthcare provider regarding student athlete concussion education. |
| Bill History: |
02-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1142 |
Brown, Alyssa (R)
Dotson, Jim (R) |
To create the Reproductive Empowerment and Support Through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 859 ) |
| HB 1164 |
Mayberry, Julie (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To allow a physician or healthcare provider to offer cognitive assessments for certain patients; and to mandate that insurance policies cover assessments for cognitive function for certain patients. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 72/N: 17) 04-07-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1165 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To prohibit different reimbursement rates for services performed by the same type of provider in different settings within the Arkansas Medicaid program. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-17-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-17-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1167 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To modify the signature authority for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants; and to clarify that durable medical equipment includes diabetic shoes and shoe inserts. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 431 ) |
| HB 1169 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To clarify the admission criteria for an involuntary commitment to include a person who is in a mental condition as a result of a medical condition. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 22/N: 1) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 383 ) |
| HB 1170 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To require the Department of Human Services to conduct a reimbursement rate review for substance abuse treatment and prevention block grant. |
| Bill History: |
02-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-20-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1172 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To add definitions to the Medicaid Fairness Act to ensure that all rule enforcement actions are appealable. |
| Bill History: |
02-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-20-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1179 | Vaught, DeAnn (R) | To create child and adolescent mental health screening programs in schools and childcare facilities for children from birth to nineteen years of age. |
| Bill History: |
02-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1181 |
Bentley, Mary (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To amend the full practice authority of a certified nurse midwife to allow admitting privileges. |
| Bill History: |
02-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 3) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 138 ) |
| HB 1183 |
Bentley, Mary (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To create the Registered Dialysis Patient Care Technician Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-24-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 198 ) |
| HB 1186 |
Vaught, DeAnn (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To create the Pain Relief Parity Act; and to require pain relief parity in the Arkansas Medicaid Program. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 960 ) |
| HB 1204 |
Eubanks, Jon (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To establish recovery of damages for necessary medical care, treatment, or services rendered. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 18/N: 17) 02-06-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 28 ) |
| HB 1237 |
Richardson, Jay (D)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To prohibit medical professionals from soliciting injured individuals; and to set penalties for a violation of the prohibition of solicitation of injured individuals. |
| Bill History: |
01-30-25 H Placed on the House calendar 01-30-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 01-30-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 36/Y: 40) |
| HB 1244 | Brown, Karilyn (R) | To amend the requirements to obtain a certificate of full independent practice authority by a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. |
| Bill History: |
01-27-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-13-25 H Set for special order of business on and Labor ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1245 |
Clowney, Nicole (D)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To create the Arkansas Behavior Analyst Registration Act. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 3
03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 432 ) |
| HB 1251 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To establish the Arkansas Anesthesiologist Assistant Act; and to provide for licensure of anesthesiologist assistants. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 1/N: 4) 04-09-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 S Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed |
| HB 1252 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To establish the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act; and to certify birth and postpartum doulas in this state to improve maternal and infant outcomes. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 965 ) |
| HB 1254 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To authorize a licensed psychological practitioner to practice independently in this state; and to remove the independent practice privileges from psychological examiners. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 433 ) |
| HB 1257 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To remove the limitation of the practice of neuropsychology from technicians employed by psychologists; and to allow psychology technicians to be employed by psychologists. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 434 ) |
| HB 1275 |
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
Johnson, Blake (R) |
To prohibit prior authorizations for healthcare services provided for treatment of a mental health crisis. |
| Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 389 ) |
| HB 1285 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To establish an exemption program for ambulance service's operators for certain healthcare services. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 856 ) |
| HB 1286 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Triage, Treat, and Transport to Alternative Destination Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
02-24-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 199 ) |
| HB 1287 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act; to define "downcode" under the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act; and to require notification by contracting entities of downcoding. |
| Bill History: |
02-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 136 ) |
| HB 1288 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To amend the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act; and to require a healthcare insurer to make certain retroactive payments to a provider upon credentialing of a provider. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 423 ) |
| HB 1290 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To mandate coverage for mental health wellness examinations; and to establish the Arkansas Support of Mental Health Wellness Examinations Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 18/N: 9) 04-14-25 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 1:00 p.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
| HB 1294 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To allow an ambulance service to order certain types of healthcare services without a referral from a physician; and to mandate insurance coverage for an ambulance service to order certain types of healthcare services. |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-20-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1295 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To create the Healthcare Cost-Sharing Collections Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-15-25 H Passed over on calendar 04-16-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
| HB 1296 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To mandate coverage for healthcare services provided in mobile units. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 556 ) |
| HB 1297 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
Concerning artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other automated technologies; and to regulate certain practices of healthcare insurers. |
| Bill History: |
02-27-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 04-01-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1298 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To modify payment of benefits for certain healthcare providers under a health benefit plan. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
| HB 1299 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To prohibit healthcare insurers from exercising recoupment for payment of healthcare services more than one year after the payment for healthcare services was made. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-17-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Insurance and Commerce 03-17-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1300 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-03-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-03-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 510 ) |
| HB 1301 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend exemptions and requirements under the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-03-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-03-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 511 ) |
| HB 1302 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To add Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the Universal Newborn Screening Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-10-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-14-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1309 |
Rose, Ryan (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the law concerning coverage of examinations for breast cancer; and to clarify the cost-sharing requirements for examinations for breast cancer. |
| Bill History: |
03-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-11-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 268 ) |
| HB 1314 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the law concerning certain audits of healthcare providers; and to create the Arkansas Medical Audit Bill of Rights Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 512 ) |
| HB 1320 |
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R)
Tucker, Clarke (D) |
To amend the law concerning crisis stabilization units and healthcare insurers. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 626 ) |
| HB 1332 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Scott, Jamie (D) |
To require the Arkansas Medicaid Program to evaluate claims for diagnoses frequency of obesity-related conditions and present the costs. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 79/N: 2) 04-10-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-14-25 S Meeting set for 5:00 p.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1351 |
Eubanks, Jon (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To regulate a vision benefit manager; to amend the Vision Care Plan Act of 2015; and to amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1353 | Eubanks, Jon (R) | To regulate a vision benefit manager; to amend the Vision Care Plan Act of 2015 and to amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 1) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 142 ) |
| HB 1384 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Dismang, Jonathan (R) |
To amend the law concerning the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board. |
| Bill History: |
02-25-25 S Emergency clause adopted 02-26-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 196 ) |
| HB 1424 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Johnson, Blake (R) |
To mandate coverage for severe obesity treatments. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 628 ) |
| HB 1426 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 569 ) |
| HB 1427 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To create the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act; and to amend Arkansas law to improve maternal health in this state. |
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| Bill History: |
02-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 124 ) |
| HB 1429 |
Shepherd, Matthew (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To increase accessibility while ensuring quality for certain facilities performing mammography services; and to amend the law concerning the quality standards for accreditation of facilities for mammography. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 854 ) |
| HB 1452 |
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Dees, Tyler (R) |
Clarifying the law on the use of medical marijuana in certain places; and prohibiting the possession of an unsealed container of certain forms of medical marijuana in a motor vehicle. |
| Bill History: |
03-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 03-07-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 271 ) |
| HB 1458 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the definition of "credentialing information" when the Arkansas State Medical Board is providing information to credentialing organizations. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 851 ) |
| HB 1463 |
Hudson, Ashley (D)
Leding, Greg (D) |
To prohibit disclosure of neuropsychological or psychological test materials or test data. |
| Bill History: |
02-21-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-24-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1532 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To create the Arkansas Rare Disease Advisory Council. |
| Bill History: |
02-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-14-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1554 |
Brown, Alyssa (R)
Dotson, Jim (R) |
To create the Assisted Reproductive Technology Reporting Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-26-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1559 |
McGrew, Richard (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To require the Department of Human Services to seek a waiver to the Arkansas Medicaid program for coverage for inpatient treatment services for substance use disorders. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 632 ) |
| HB 1586 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Davis, Breanne (R) |
To amend the Medicaid waiver for Autism Spectrum Disorder to clarify the number and type of qualified professionals to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 386 ) |
| HB 1592 |
Mayberry, Julie (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To create the Arkansas Alzheimer's and Dementia Public Health Act. |
| Bill History: |
02-25-25 H Filed 02-25-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1610 |
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Hickey, Jimmy (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act and the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 387 ) |
| HB 1622 |
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To amend the Medicaid Fairness Act; to modify the definition of "adverse decision" under the Medicaid Fairness Act; and to provide for administrative reconsideration under the Medicaid Fairness Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 635 ) |
| HB 1636 |
Ray, David (R)
Petty, Jim (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Soft Drink Tax Act, as affirmed by Referred Act 1 of 1994; and to phase out the soft drink tax based on sales tax collections from sales of soft drinks. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 38/Y: 49) 04-09-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Revenue and Taxation 04-09-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1653 | Cavenaugh, Frances (R) | To set standards for licensing and regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 636 ) |
| HB 1668 |
Bentley, Mary (R)
Clark, Alan (R) |
To create the Vulnerable Youth Protection Act; and to authorize a civil action for social transitioning and castration, sterilization, or mutilation of a minor. |
| Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 04-01-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1670 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To create the Preceptor Tax Incentive Program; and to provide incentives for certain medical or counseling professionals to train certain students who are learning to become medical or counseling professionals. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 151
...H-Revenue and Taxation
04-14-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
| HB 1677 |
Bentley, Mary (R)
Payton, John (R) |
To authorize alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs to maintain emergency medication kits. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 637 ) |
| HB 1679 |
Brown, Matt (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act; to allow certain classes of persons to revoke or amend an anatomical gift upon the death of the donor; and to require certain reporting of procurement organizations. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 861 ) |
| HB 1700 |
Achor, Brandon (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To amend the Prior Authorization Transparency Act; and to clarify the process of an adverse determination notice under the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 638 ) |
| HB 1722 |
Moore, Jeremiah (R)
Stubblefield, Gary (R) |
To provide for the regulation of hemp-derived products by the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board; to amend Arkansas law to allow the regulation and purchase of hemp-derived products; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B
...H-Rules
03-13-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules |
| HB 1723 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Scott, Jamie (D) |
To amend Initiated Act 1 of 2000, also known as the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act; and to direct the Arkansas Minority Health Commission to establish and administer a grant program for school-based health centers. |
| Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Filed 03-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1734 |
Childress, Paul (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To amend the law concerning death certificates; and to clarify the medical professionals who may sign a medical certificate of death and pronounce death of a patient. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 862 ) |
| HB 1758 |
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Hill, Ricky (R) |
To amend the law concerning hearing instrument dispensers; and to amend the definition of "practice of dispensing hearing instruments". |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 641 ) |
| HB 1781 |
Crawford, Cindy (R)
Wallace, Dave (R) |
To authorize the licensure of clinics, health centers, or other facilities in which a pregnancy is terminated or aborted if certain circumstances are met. |
| Bill History: |
03-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-20-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1788 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act; and to reduce the time allowed for processing an application of a provider. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 571 ) |
| HB 1795 | Brown, Alyssa (R) | To create the Fertility Clinic Licensure Act. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-25 H Filed 03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1816 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To prohibit healthcare providers and healthcare insurers from using artificial intelligence in the delivery of healthcare services or the generation of medical records unless certain requirements are met. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-14-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1818 | Johnson, Lee (R) | To create the Medicaid Provider-Led Care Transparency and Accountability Act. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-14-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1833 |
Shepherd, Matthew (R)
Davis, Breanne (R) |
To amend the law concerning the admissions at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 2) 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 806 ) |
| HB 1858 | Ladyman, Jack (R) | To require a pediatrician to screen for Type 1 diabetes at the yearly well-child visit; and to require that the Arkansas Medicaid Program and health benefit plans cover Type 1 diabetes screenings. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-09-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| HB 1869 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To create the maternal outcomes management system within the Department of Health; and to organize maternal health resources. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 1) 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 868 ) |
| HB 1880 | Hudson, Ashley (D) | To amend the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act and the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act to add certain exceptions. |
| Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed |
| HB 1882 |
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Payton, John (R) |
To amend the definition of enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population and allow the governor to designate Medicaid populations to be enrolled under the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-01-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed (Vote: Y: 8/N: 6) 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1890 | Mayberry, Julie (R) | To allow school districts to bill for healthcare services; and to require the Arkansas Medicaid program to reimburse districts for certain healthcare services. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-25 H Filed 03-31-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1906 | Lundstrum, Robin (R) | To require written consent of a parent or legal guardian when prescribing long-acting reversible contraception to a person who is younger than eighteen years of age. |
| Bill History: |
04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-03-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| HB 1916 |
Bentley, Mary (R)
Clark, Alan (R) |
To amend the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023; and to include gender-affirming interventions as a right of action for medical malpractice. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 6) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-22-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 979 ) |
| HB 1930 |
Wardlaw, Jeff (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To mandate minimum reimbursement levels for healthcare services. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-10-25 H Motion for immediate consideration failed 04-10-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 45/Y: 44) |
| HB 1943 |
Johnson, Lee (R)
Davis, Breanne (R) |
To amend the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act; to improve the enrollment and selection process in risk-based provider organizations; and to empower beneficiaries with information. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 962 ) |
| HB 1949 |
Schulz, Bart (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To add medical, emergency medical, and ambulance services to the list of professional services for purposes of procurement. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 04-10-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC ...S-State Agencies 04-10-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed |
| HB 1963 |
Gonzales, Justin (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To clarify that an advanced practice registered nurse who prescribes a stimulant may substitute a therapeutically equivalent medication. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 963 ) |
| HB 1998 |
Torres, Randy (R)
Dees, Tyler (R) |
To create the James McFerron Mental Health, Wellness, and Resiliency Act; and to improve access to services and training to first responders. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-15-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
| SB 2 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To repeal the statewide fluoridation program; and to remove the mandate for water systems to maintain a fluoride content. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-15-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 7/N: 9) |
| SB 62 | King, Bryan (R) | To terminate the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program; and to transfer all beneficiaries in the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program to the traditional Arkansas Medicaid program. |
| Bill History: |
01-14-25 S Filed 01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
| SB 77 |
Johnson, Mark (R)
Mayberry, Julie (R) |
To require the Arkansas Medicaid program to reimburse for physical therapy provided in a clinic-based setting. |
| Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 2) 02-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 103 ) |
| SB 83 |
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Moore, Kendra (R) |
To mandate coverage for breast reconstruction surgeries; to require prior authorization for breast reconstruction surgeries; and to establish a minimum reimbursement rate for breast reconstruction surgeries. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 2) 04-02-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 424 ) |
| SB 99 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To authorize a physician assistant to delegate certain tasks. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 1) 04-02-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 437 ) |
| SB 100 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To authorize the Arkansas Medicaid program to recognize a physician assistant as a primary care provider. |
| Bill History: |
04-02-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 90/N: 0) 04-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-08-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 482 ) |
| SB 101 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To establish the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. |
| Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 03-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 300 ) |
| SB 103 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R) |
To create the Pharmacy Nondiscrimination Act; to require pharmacy benefits managers to accept any pharmacy or pharmacist willing to accept relevant and reasonable terms of participation; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Emergency clause adopted 04-02-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 425 ) |
| SB 104 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licensure Act; to protect patients' rights and access to medications; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
04-08-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 514 ) |
| SB 117 | Penzo, Clint (R) | To create the Naturopathic Physician Practice Act; to provide for licensure of naturopathic physicians in Arkansas; and to create the Arkansas State Board of Naturopathy. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-15-25 H Motion to extract from committee failed (Vote: Y: 46/N: 44) |
| SB 118 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
To amend the definition of "audiology" relating to the practice of audiologists. |
| Bill History: |
04-03-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-03-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 517 ) |
| SB 119 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To establish the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. |
| Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 99/N: 0) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 269 ) |
| SB 121 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Long, Wayne (R) |
To amend the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act; to apply the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act to physician assistants. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 2) 04-16-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 968 ) |
| SB 122 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Long, Wayne (R) |
To apply the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act to physicians. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-16-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-16-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 59/Y: 24) |
| SB 137 |
Boyd, Justin (R)
Achor, Brandon (R) |
To permit healthcare providers to maintain medical records in an electronic format. |
| Bill History: |
02-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0) 02-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 141 ) |
| SB 139 |
Boyd, Justin (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To clarify that a covenant not to compete agreement is unenforceable for certain licensed medical professionals. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 5) 03-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 232 ) |
| SB 140 |
Boyd, Justin (R)
Achor, Brandon (R) |
To mandate the use of biosimilar medicines under health benefit plans; to require a healthcare provider to prescribe biosimilar medicines; and to improve access to biosimilar medicines. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Insurance and Commerce
04-01-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Insurance and Commerce 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
| SB 141 | King, Bryan (R) | To eliminate funding to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 02-13-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 02-14-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
| SB 189 |
Clark, Alan (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
To authorize ivermectin for human use to be sold without a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. |
| Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 396 ) |
| SB 213 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To create the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act; and to amend Arkansas law to improve maternal health in this state. |
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| Bill History: |
02-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 76/N: 6) 02-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 140 ) |
| SB 252 |
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Wardlaw, Jeff (R) |
To inform the public of health risks caused by vapor products and e-liquid products; and to ensure the safety of Arkansas youth. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 87/N: 3) 04-09-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 590 ) |
| SB 257 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R) |
To amend the Medicaid Fairness Act; to extend the appeal period for providers in the Arkansas Medicaid Program; and to require comprehensive information in notices of adverse decisions. |
| Bill History: |
04-07-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
04-08-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 515 ) |
| SB 262 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To amend the corporate practice of medicine doctrine; and to authorize a licensed medical professional who owns a medical corporation to maintain ownership upon an inactive license or retirement. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-16-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-16-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 45/Y: 32) |
| SB 264 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To establish the Arkansas Primary Care Payment Improvement Working Group. |
| Bill History: |
04-02-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 83/N: 7) 04-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-08-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 483 ) |
| SB 287 | Payton, John (R) | To modify certain attorney fees for controverted medical expenses, appeals, and changes of physicians under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
| Bill History: |
04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-01-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
| SB 288 | Payton, John (R) | To modify a physician change under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Passed over on calendar
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
| SB 309 |
Sullivan, Dan (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act; to revise the definition of "psychiatric collaborative care model"; and to include certain clinical psychiatric pharmacist services in the psychiatric collaborative care model. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 03-19-25 S Recalled from the House 03-19-25 H Returned to the Senate |
| SB 312 |
Stone, Matt (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To remove the moratorium on the construction or addition of any additional beds within psychiatric residential treatment facilities. |
| Bill History: |
02-26-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-07-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| SB 313 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Moore, Kendra (R) |
Concerning forensic mental health evaluations and treatment; and to promote and improve efficiencies and quality in the Department of Human Services. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-15-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 733 ) |
| SB 331 |
Leding, Greg (D)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
Concerning coverage for genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations; and to create the Genetic Testing Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Insurance and Commerce
04-14-25 H Motion for fiscal impact statement carried 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 1:00 p.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
| SB 348 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To amend the annual cap for diagnostic laboratory services within the Arkansas Medicaid program; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 H Emergency clause adopted 04-09-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 567 ) |
| SB 418 | Payton, John (R) | To amend the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Act 4 of 1948; and to establish a requirement for workers' compensation insurers to spend at least eighty-five percent of premiums on healthcare claims and wage claims. |
| Bill History: |
04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-01-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
| SB 435 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To create the criminal offense of aggravated assault upon a healthcare worker; and to define "healthcare worker" regarding assault and battery. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 78/N: 6) 04-15-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 753 ) |
| SB 444 | Hammer, Kim (R) | To amend the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 82/N: 13) 04-16-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 970 ) |
| SB 450 |
Davis, Breanne (R)
Moore, Kendra (R) |
To require the Department of Education to include a human fetal growth and development discussion in the relevant standards during the Arkansas Academic Standards revision cycle. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-15-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 81/N: 13) 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 915 ) |
| SB 451 |
Hester, Bart (R)
Richardson, Scott (R) |
To require the Department of Health and the Department of Education to establish regional behavioral health crisis response teams; to amend the law concerning the education of certain students; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H Motion to reconsider carried 04-15-25 H Emergency clause adopted (Vote: Y: 77/N: 13) 04-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor |
| SB 467 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To modify the definition of "healthcare provider" regarding student athlete concussion education to include chiropractors or chiropractic physicians. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 77/N: 14) 04-10-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 645 ) |
| SB 495 |
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Eaton, James (R) |
To amend definitions used under the Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1977; and to amend the definition of "invoice" and the definition of "invoice price" used under the Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1977. |
| Bill History: |
04-09-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 04-10-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 718 ) |
| SB 504 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To establish the Arkansas Rural Preceptorship Program Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 79/N: 12) 04-15-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 727 ) |
| SB 527 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021; and to increase the medical-loss ratio in the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program. |
| Bill History: |
04-14-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 72/N: 3) 04-15-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 774 ) |
| SB 542 |
Davis, Breanne (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To amend the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act; to improve the enrollment and selection process in risk-based provider organizations; and to empower beneficiaries with information. |
| Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Filed 03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| SB 554 |
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) |
To create the Behavioral Health Loan Forgiveness Program. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 76/N: 15) 04-16-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-22-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1022 ) |
| SB 591 |
Penzo, Clint (R)
Brown, Karilyn (R) |
To prohibit race-selection abortion in this state; and to create the Race Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 63/N: 17) 04-22-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 973 ) |
| SB 601 |
Hester, Bart (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To create a pathway for a graduate of a foreign medical school to be licensed in this state if he or she is offered full-time employment as a physician from a healthcare provider. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
04-16-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 971 ) |
| SB 603 |
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To require an air ambulance to contact the Arkansas Trauma System for direction on the best destination to transport a person. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 Welfare and Labor
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
| SB 605 |
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Achor, Brandon (R) |
To create the Delta Tetrahydrocannabinol Excise Tax Act; and to tax Delta Tetrahydrocannabinol products. |
| Bill History: |
04-10-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151
...H-Revenue and Taxation
04-10-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
| SB 621 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To clarify enforcement provisions against a healthcare insurer; to retroactively apply to a healthcare contract for the benefit of a temporary hospital facility; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-15-25 H Motion for fiscal impact statement carried
04-15-25 H Passed over on calendar 04-16-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
| SB 626 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To require fair and transparent reimbursement rates; to ensure parity of healthcare services; to amend the billing in the Best Interest of Patients Act; and to declare an emergency. |
| Bill History: |
04-08-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Insurance and Commerce
04-08-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-10-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
| SCR 5 |
Irvin, Missy (R)
Barker, Sonia (R) |
To continue to encourage the pursuit of National Cancer Institute designation by the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. |
| Bill History: |
04-16-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-16-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-16-25 H Resolution concurred |