Healthcare legislation
Hospitals, public health, and care systems.
Bills about healthcare
Live bill results for “Healthcare” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
Bill 145
Ontario
Optometry Act expands scope of practice
Bill 145, Optometry Act expands scope of practice, bill would let optometry college members perform four new eye-care acts, including sampling topical meds, independent glaucoma management, corneal pachymetry ultrasound, and foreign-body removal. It is at First Reading as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Bouma, Will.
H.R.10953
United States
Disability Ombudsman Grants to States
Bill HR-10953, Disability Ombudsman Grants to States, secretary of Health and Human Services would establish grants to states for State Ombudsman Programs serving people with developmental disabilities. It is at Introduced as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Thomas Kean (R).
H.Res.1646
United States
House backs bladder health awareness month
Bill HRES-1646, House backs bladder health awareness month, house resolution would recognize November as Bladder Health Awareness Month and urge HHS to share public information on bladder health. It is at Introduced as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Troy Carter (D), Robert Menendez, Richard McCormick, Ted Lieu, Neal Dunn, Jonathan Jackson, Carol Miller, and Kevin Mullin.
A5715
New Jersey
County study on veterans diversion program
Bill A-5715, County study on veterans diversion program, bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the statewide Veterans Diversion Program in consultation with the Attorney General, reporting county-level housing gaps and recidivism data within a year. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic).
A5722
New Jersey
Hotels stock opioid antidotes
Bill A-5722, Hotels stock opioid antidotes, bill would require hotels to obtain opioid antidotes and train staff, with state funds only if available; harm reduction providers could operate on-site or contract with hotels. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Aura Dunn (Republican).
H.Con.Res.125
United States
Caregiving Youth Week resolution
Bill HCONRES-125, Caregiving Youth Week resolution, concurrent resolution would back National Caregiving Youth Week (Nov 9–15, 2026) and urge schools to identify caregiving youth and connect them with academic and mental-health supports. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Lois Frankel (D), Maria Salazar, Debbie Dingell, Dwight Evans, and Bonnie Watson Coleman.
H.R.10937
United States
Bill seeks equitable treatment under drug discount program
Bill HR-10937, Bill seeks equitable treatment under drug discount program, a House bill would address equitable treatment for 340B-covered entities and pharmacies, though specific changes are not disclosed. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Doris Matsui (D), Tracey Mann, Stephanie Bice, Jim Costa, Sharice Davids, Debbie Dingell, Maggie Goodlander, Eleanor Norton, Jonathan Jackson, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Stephen Lynch, Daniel Meuser, Gwen Moore, and Seth Moulton.
HR1068
Illinois
House commends Thriveworks mental health partnership
Bill HR-1068, House commends Thriveworks mental health partnership, house introduces a resolution commending the City of Joliet and its Fire Department for a Thriveworks mental health services partnership; it does not authorize funding or change access. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jessica Dixon Heitman (Democratic).
H.R.10945
United States
Nutrition services pay exception bill
Bill HR-10945, Nutrition services pay exception bill, lawmakers would create a partial exemption to anti-kickback rules for certain nutrition and food-service payments under the Social Security Act. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Emilia Sykes (D).
A5713
New Jersey
Hookah lounges win indoor-use exemption
Bill A-5713, Hookah lounges win indoor-use exemption, bill would let qualifying hookah lounges operate indoors under smoking-exemption rules if they have a plenary liquor license and meet income, registration, and age limits. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kenyatta Stewart (Democratic).
H.R.10924
United States
Medicare for America bill proposed
Bill HR-10924, Medicare for America bill proposed, a bill would establish Medicare for America and amend the Social Security Act to provide universal health coverage for all Americans. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Rosa DeLauro (D).
A5737
New Jersey
Audits of pharmacy benefits payments eyed
Bill A-5737, Audits of pharmacy benefits payments eyed, bill would require the DOBI to audit payments from drug manufacturers to PBMs and affiliates, with PBMs paying audit costs and penalties for late document submission. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Roy Freiman (Democratic).
S 3291
Massachusetts
Firefighter gets special injury leave bill
Bill S-3291, Firefighter gets special injury leave bill, the bill would grant Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale injury leave and special disability-retirement terms tied to an April 7, 2026 work injury, with reimbursement from the Commonwealth. It is at See H5698 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
S 3290
Massachusetts
Budget expands health, safety programs
Bill S-3290, Budget expands health, safety programs, senate supplemental budget would add about $2.477 billion in direct appropriations, funding MassHealth, sheriffs' offices, and snow removal. It is at Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 5, 2026 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.10923
United States
Bill would overhaul drug scheduling
Bill HR-10923, Bill would overhaul drug scheduling, federal bill would amend the Controlled Substances Act, create a new scheduling system, shift authorities, and promote scientific research. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Steve Cohen (D).
H.R.10938
United States
Veterans home health benefit boost
Bill HR-10938, Veterans home health benefit boost, bill would raise the maximum home health service benefit for certain veterans under Title 38. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Max Miller (R).
A5736
New Jersey
Lunch time rule mandates 30-minute lunch
Bill A-5736, Lunch time rule mandates 30-minute lunch, lawmakers' bill would require districts to provide at least 30 minutes for lunch on full school days, separate from recess, starting after enactment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic).
H.R.10919
United States
Safety-net providers cap at 340B price
Bill HR-10919, Safety-net providers cap at 340B price, the bill would cap safety-net providers' purchases at the 340B ceiling price for outpatient drugs. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jack Bergman (R), Raul Ruiz, Emanuel Cleaver, Tracey Mann, Dina Titus, Eleanor Norton, Sharice Davids, Becca Balint, Jared Golden, Seth Moulton, Pablo Hernández, Melanie Stansbury, Austin Scott, and Dan Newhouse.
Bill 211
Alberta
Health outcome reporting bill advances
Bill 211, Health outcome reporting bill advances, alberta's health bill would require health authorities to report quarterly patient outcomes to the Health Quality Council of Alberta, which would publish results and recommendations starting April 1, 2027. It is at Second Reading as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Batten.
A5732
New Jersey
Diabetes Subsidy Expands Exchange Coverage
Bill A-5732, Diabetes Subsidy Expands Exchange Coverage, house bill would direct funds to subsidize exchange coverage for households under 400% FPL with a type 1 diabetes member. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Heather Simmons (Democratic).