As amended on 2/11/2026: - Eliminates a requirement that home health aide competency evaluation program training include at least 75 hours of training and 16 hours of classroom training before supervised practical training. - Amends the educational requirements for dental hygienists. Amends the requirements for administration of nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist. - Amends the educational requirements for dental hygienists. - Amends the licensure and temporary permit requirements for respiratory care practitioners - Allows a current or former police officer or firefighter to recover medical benefits for an employment related injury or illness without first proceeding with a worker's compensation claim. - NOTE: 1/22/2026 amendment removed provisions relating to assisted living services, mental health chatbots, parity for mental health services and 1/26/2026 amendment removed provisions related to neuroplastogen treatment
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 5, 2026 | S | Signed by the Governor |
Mar 5, 2026 | S | Public Law 118 |
Feb 27, 2026 | S | Signed by the President Pro Tempore |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | Signed by the Speaker |
Feb 27, 2026 | S | Signed by the President of the Senate |
Feb 25, 2026 | S | Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 280: yeas 47, nays 0 |
Feb 17, 2026 | H | Returned to the Senate with amendments |
Feb 17, 2026 | S | Motion to concur filed |
| Last Action | Mar 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |