- Indicates action since the request date.
HB 1004
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To require Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers for one year after giving birth. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-20-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 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 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1016
| Ennett, Denise (D) | To create a sales and use tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices; to create a sales and use tax exemption for diapers; and to create a sales and use tax exemption for certain items related to breastfeeding. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-20-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1047
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To authorize the Arkansas Medicaid Program to make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-21-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 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...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |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 1052
|
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To mandate coverage for certain respiratory syncytial virus disease immunization technologies for certain individuals. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-25-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-21-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-22-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-25-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 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...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-25-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-26-24 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 01-29-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-30-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-08-25 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-28-25 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-29-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-30-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1080
|
Evans, Brian (R)
Hester, Bart (R) |
To repeal the requirement for a fiscal impact statement for bills related to health benefit plans; and to repeal the bill filing deadline for bills affecting health benefit plans of entities of the state. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-13-25 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 01-15-25 H Committee hearing set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules 01-15-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Rules 01-16-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 01-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 97/N: 0) 01-16-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 01-21-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 01-21-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 01-22-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 01-22-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 01-22-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 01-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 2 ) |
HB 1131
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To authorize an advanced practice registered nurse to delegate certain tasks to medical assistants and other unlicensed staff. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-15-25 H Filed 01-15-25 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 02-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-13-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-17-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-17-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 97/N: 0) 02-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-15-25 H Filed 01-15-25 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 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 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1134
| Unger, Steve (R) | To adopt the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact in Arkansas. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-15-25 H Filed 01-15-25 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 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 1150
|
Moore, Jeremiah (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager from obtaining certain pharmacy permits; and for other purposes. |
| Position: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Filed 01-16-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-10-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-11-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Filed 01-16-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-28-25 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-29-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-30-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1167
| Johnson, Lee (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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Filed 01-16-25 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 02-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-19-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0) 02-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1168
| Johnson, Lee (R) | To provide criminal immunity for healthcare professionals for negligent acts or omissions. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Filed 01-16-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 01-21-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary 01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 01-28-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Judiciary 01-28-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
HB 1171
| Moore, Kendra (R) | To modify the Medicaid provider-led organized care act; and to authorize an abbreviated independent assessment for certain beneficiaries enrolled in a risk-based provider organization. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 H Filed 01-16-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 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 02-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Filed 01-21-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Education 01-28-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 ...H-Education 01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Education 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Filed 01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-28-25 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-28-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-28-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-29-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-29-25 H Re-referred to committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-04-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-05-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-05-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 2) 02-05-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-17-25 S Committee hearing set for upon comm. adjournment - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-17-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-18-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 3) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
HB 1182
|
Bentley, Mary (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To replace the defined term "medication assistive person" with the defined term "certified medication assistant" throughout § 17-87-701 et seq. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Filed 01-22-25 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 02-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-13-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-17-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-17-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 0) 02-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-27-25 H Filed 01-27-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 01-29-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 01-29-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce 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 1269
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To create the Momnibus Act; and to amend Arkansas law to improve maternal health in this state. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-27-25 H Filed 01-27-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-10-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-28-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 02-07-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-10-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-12-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-13-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 02-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-20-25 H Amendment 3 adopted |
HB 1290
| Johnson, Lee (R) | To mandate coverage for mental health wellness examinations; and to establish the Arkansas Support of Mental Health Wellness Examinations Act. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-06-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-11-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-20-25 H Amendment 3 adopted |
HB 1295
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To create the Healthcare Cost-Sharing Collections Act. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 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 |
HB 1296
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To mandate coverage for healthcare services provided in mobile units. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 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 02-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1297
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
Concerning artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other automated technologies; and to regulate certain practices of healthcare insurers. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1298
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To modify payment of benefits for certain healthcare providers under a health benefit plan. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 02-10-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-11-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 02-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1300
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 02-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1301
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend exemptions and requirements under the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-20-25 H Amendment 2 adopted |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce 02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-06-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-06-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 0) 02-06-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 H Filed 01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1316
| Allen, Fred (D) | To mandate coverage for lung cancer screenings. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-30-25 H Filed 01-30-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-18-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1320
|
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R)
Tucker, Clarke (D) |
To amend the law concerning crisis stabilization units and healthcare insurers. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-30-25 H Filed 01-30-25 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 |
HB 1333
|
Hudson, Ashley (D)
Scott, Jamie (D) |
To mandate coverage for breastfeeding and lactation consultant services. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-30-25 H Filed 01-30-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-03-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-31-25 H Filed 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-31-25 H Filed 02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce 02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0) 02-10-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-18-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce 02-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-19-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 1) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
HB 1354
|
Achor, Brandon (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to amend the law concerning the state and public school life and health insurance program; and to amend the law concerning certain health benefit plans. (Shell bill) |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-31-25 H Filed 02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee |
HB 1402
|
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-04-25 H Filed 02-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-06-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
HB 1403
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | To amend the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021 to allow nonhospital entities to be community bridge organizations. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-04-25 H Filed 02-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-06-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1424
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Johnson, Blake (R) |
To mandate coverage for severe obesity treatments. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-06-25 H Filed 02-06-25 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 |
HB 1426
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R) |
To amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-06-25 H Filed 02-06-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 02-10-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1442
|
Achor, Brandon (R)
Wallace, Dave (R) |
To set restrictions on pharmacy contracting and conflicts of interest; and to establish pharmaceutical patient freedom of choice. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-10-25 H Filed 02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-11-25 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 02-20-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-11-25 H Filed 02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
HB 1531
| Achor, Brandon (R) | To prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from restricting or limiting prescription medications to a limited distribution network of out-of-state pharmacies. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-19-25 H Filed 02-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-20-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-21-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-12-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 4/N: 4) |
SB 4
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To amend the law concerning public water systems; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-20-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 01-21-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
SB 5
| King, Bryan (R) | To add the criminal offense of prescription drug harm or homicide. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-25-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 01-13-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 01-16-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary |
SB 6
| King, Bryan (R) | To create the criminal offense of vaccine harm. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
11-25-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 01-13-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 01-16-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary |
SB 9
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To create the Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act; and to prohibit manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale a food product that contains certain substances. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
12-13-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-21-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 58
|
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Eubanks, Jon (R) |
To remove the prohibition on nonprofit, tax-exempt, or governmentally funded hospitals holding a licensed pharmacy permit for the sale at retail of drugs. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-14-25 S Filed 01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-22-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-22-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 4/N: 3) 01-29-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-29-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 01-29-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended Welfare and Labor ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-30-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 01-30-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-03-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-03-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-03-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-06-25 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-06-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 02-10-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 52 ) |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-16-25 S Filed 01-16-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-03-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-05-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-04-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 02-05-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-11-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-11-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-12-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-12-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 S Filed 01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
SB 86
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
To amend the prohibition on nonprofit, tax-exempt, or governmentally funded hospitals from holding a licensed pharmacy permit for the sale at retail of drugs. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-21-25 S Filed 01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-27-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-30-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 01-30-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-27-25 S Filed 01-27-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-27-25 S Filed 01-27-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
SB 136
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To create the Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatment Act; and to ensure that patients have access to individualized investigational treatment. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-28-25 S Filed 01-28-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-05-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 A.M. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-05-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-06-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-06-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 02-06-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 S Filed 01-29-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-04-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-05-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
SB 141
| King, Bryan (R) | To eliminate funding to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
01-29-25 S Filed 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 217
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
To require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-11-25 S Filed 02-11-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 221
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To prohibit risk-based provider organizations from using certain types of contracting practices when contracting with providers; to amend the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act; and to declare an emergency. |
| Position: | Monitor |
| Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Filed 02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-16-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
