Rev. Ch. The abortion rights group said the new law was so similar to the old one that clinics and women seeking treatment would be harmed if it were allowed to stay in effect until a full court review. A federal judge ruled in August 2022 that doctors cannot be punished for performing an abortion to protect a patients health. Requires a review of the adequacy of the current system of community health clinics with significant disparities in health status and access to services across racial and ethnic groups. South Carolina has a slew of outdated laws, and they're not going seq.- Establishes the New Mexico health service corps in the department of health to recruit and place health professionals in rural and other medically underserved areas. Mitigates environmental and health impacts of transportation system use to reduce health disparities in disproportionately impacted communities resulting from increased exposure to motor vehicle fleet emissions. Public accommodations bills seek to prohibit transgender people from using facilities like public bathrooms and locker rooms. Requires appointing authorities for state health-related agencies, boards, and commissions to consider appointment recommendations submitted by minority health-related professional associations in order to ensure that minority health issues and cultural competency are represented in health policy decisions. Mich. Comp. Other states, including Mississippi and Montana, have adopted laws that, according to critics, make it easier to discriminate against someone on the basis of their gender identity or sexual orientation. In June, President Biden signed an executive order aimed at increasing access to gender-affirming care and developing ways to combat state efforts to restrict such treatments for youth. ch. 35 5701.901 et. 396.907- Establishes the Area Health Education Center Program within the University of Nevada School of Medicine to support education and training programs for students studying to become practitioners, or residents or practitioners who will provide or are providing health care services in medically underserved areas in this state, including urban and rural areas. Also provides $1,500,000 per year is available to tribal governments for maternal and child health activities, activities to reduce health disparities, and emergency preparedness. The order continues to be challenged in court. South Carolina Department of Revenue. According to the Collier County Sheriffs Office, you must still meet the same criteria to qualify for a concealed weapon or firearms license. Md. Post and Courier. "Frankly, I really do think that the end goal is to ban trans-affirming medical care, period, which should scare people a lot more than it does because access to gender-affirming care is fundamentally an issue of bodily autonomy.". The states Supreme Court has recognized the right to abortion under its Constitution, and in 2023 the state enacted a law to enshrine the right to reproductive care. Iowa Code Ann. seq.- Creates the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Public Health and Environment to serve in a coordinating, educating, and capacity-building role for state and local public health programs and community-based organizations. Requires hospitals to prepare and annually submit an equity report to include an analysis of health status and access to care disparities on the basis of specified categories, including age, sex, and race. 10a-109b- Requires the University of Connecticut Health Center to include a health disparities institute that to enhance research and the delivery of care to minority and medically underserved populations of the state. Requires the Pain Management Commission to develop a pain management education program curriculum that takes into account the needs of Oregon tribal communities, communities of color and other groups who have been disproportionately affected by adverse social determinants of health, such as racism, trauma, adverse childhood experiences and other factors that influence how an individual experiences chronic pain. Maayan Schechter (My-yahn Schek-ter) is the senior editor of The States politics and government team. Several states have moved with mixed success to limit access to public restrooms over the past two years, including Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Requires emerging hubs to consider steps to avoid creating or worsening negative impacts to overburdened communities. 38a-1051- Establishes a Commission on Health Equity with the mission of eliminating disparities in health status based on race, ethnicity, gender and linguistic ability, and improving the quality of health for all of the state's residents. The council will be tasked with the objective of, but not limited to minimizing prostate cancer disparities through outreach and education. The purpose of the program is to provide loan repayments on behalf of naturopathic physicians, physicians, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists and nurse practitioners who agree to practice in a qualifying practice site. But a clear dilemma for House Republicans who pushed for the bills passage will be the state Senate. State law protects abortion, and a new law has expanded access to providers. Code Ann. Appropriates funds for several health equity projects, including a health equity institute to be hosted by a state primary care association. 3701.78- Establishes a commission on minority health promote health and the prevention of disease among members of minority groups. Provides one-time funds to support development of a strategy and one-time investments in public health infrastructure to reduce disparities in outcomes for minority groups. "It's about everybody having an equal opportunity on the playing field to compete. Also commissions a study on equity concerns exacerbated by the COVID-19 in the areas of outdoor recreation and outdoor learning experiences, with a focus on using physical activity and exposure to natural settings as a strategy for improving health disparities and accelerating learning for historically underserved children and youth. A judge temporarily blocked a law that would have halted most abortions in the state by requiring the procedure to be performed in hospitals. Md. Requires governmental agencies to request voluntary information on gender identity and sexual orientation to enhance and improve public services for populations experiencing disparities in health and welfare, including disproportionately high rates of poverty, suicide, homelessness, isolation, substance use disorders and violence. Urges and requests the Department of Health to study and report on the matter of racial disparities in COVID-19 death rates in the state. Why are states banning critical race theory? | Brookings The status quo should be maintained until the Supreme Court reviews its decision, Newman said. 191.980- Establishes the Missouri Area Health Education Centers program to improve the supply, distribution, availability, and quality of health care personnel in Missouri communities and promote access to primary care for medically underserved communities and populations. seq.- Establishes the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Ariz. Rev. Both states prevent transgender children from receiving puberty blockers or gender-affirming surgery. Many of the legislative proposals have gone beyond trans youth to target the trans community more broadly. Code 16-19-14-1 et. Requires coverage for all methods and forms of contraceptives without cost-sharing and requires school districts and the department of health to make free over-the-counter contraceptives available statewide to vie for reproductive health equity in insurance coverage. Establishes the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council to address the food insecurity crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including racial inequities in the food system and diet-related public health disparities. Lawmakers Want to Take It Away. Rev. Ill. Rev. Provides that at least one peer respite center receiving funding must participate in a pilot project designed specifically to provide culturally responsive services to underrepresented communities of color. Implements several additional provisions to improve equitable access to health care services, including through telehealth and communication support. Stat. In 2020, states with abortion bans had 62% more maternal deaths than states that allowed abortion access. 62J.496- Establishes an account to finance the purchase of certified electronic health records or qualified electronic health records, enhance the utilization of electronic health record technology, train personnel in the use of electronic health record technology; and improve the secure electronic exchange of health information. A 2022 executive order and a 2023 law shield those seeking or providing abortions in New Mexico from laws in other states. Jim Pillen, a Republican, signed the ban in May, after weeks of debate in the unicameral legislature and a failed attempt to pass a six-week ban. Appropriates funds to address COVID-190 health disparities among high-risk and underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minority populations, and rural communities. You must still be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A separate ban on most abortions was indefinitely blocked by a judge in 2022. 41-99-1 et. ch. Code Ann. Similar laws were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the 2003 Lawrence v. Texas case. 107.001 et. Ann. The model plan may draw upon the most recent health disparities data from the department of health to identify disproportionately burdened communities. Gen. Laws Ann. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to create an implementation plan for a public health insurance plan to further the state goals of health system transformation, including eliminating health disparities in the next 10 years. Minn. Stat. Learn more: Transgender People and Identity Documents. Three states passed laws expanding protections for LGBTQ Americans. - Establishes the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program designed to recruit, identify and enroll undergraduate students who demonstrate necessary interest, commitment, aptitude and academic achievement to pursue careers as family physicians or other generalist physicians in rural or medically underserved areas of Mississippi. Gen. Laws Ann. I felt free. Cites increasing health and economic disparities for students of color during COVID-19 and school-based health centers' role in advancing equity by providing health care access and support at schools. Stat. seq.- Establishes the Primary Care Services Program, to be administered by the Office of Rural Health, pursuant to rules adopted by the office. Creates a voluntary state-certified doula program to expand health and wellness, to reduce health disparities and to promote culturally relevant practices within diverse communities. Outlines the duties and responsibilities of the office. Many of these proposals have sought to restrict anyone under the age of 18 from care that includes puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy or transition-related surgery. Requires certain state-funded medical institutions to develop and require training on health equity, including tools for eliminating structural racism in health care systems and building cultural safety, to address disproportionate health outcomes. She previously worked at the Aiken Standard and the Greenville News. Minn. Stat. A controversial gun law takes effect Saturday: you no longer need a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Florida. 20.43- establishes the Office of Minority Health within the Department of Health. Requires the state maternal mortality review committee to submit an annual report that may include recommendations to reduce or eliminate racial inequities and other public health concerns regarding maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the state. A look at South Carolina's new laws - Charleston City Paper 26-7-2- Establishes the Center for Multicultural Health within the Utah Department of Health to address multicultural and minority health issues in the state. Conn. Gen. Stat. seq.- Requires that the State Board of Medical Examiners include instruction in cultural competency designed to address the problem of race and gender-based disparities in medical treatment decisions as a condition of receiving a diploma from a college of medicine in this State. Laws 333.2707- Establishes a grant program for minority students enrolled in medical schools, nursing programs, or physician's assistant programs. Abortion remains legal in the rest of the country, and many states have added new protections since Dobbs. Full Text Multi-Criteria Search Prefiled Legislation Bills Prefiled in the House Bills Prefiled in the Senate Introduced Legislation Bills Introduced in the House Bills Introduced in the Senate The Budget Budget Bills from fiscal year 1996-97 through the current fiscal year. Celebrates the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness efforts to address lupus related health disparities. These populations include youth and seniors, communities of color and immigrants. 192.350 et. Requires outreach to Vermonters at high risk of adverse outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic based upon factors such as race, ethnicity, Native American heritage or tribal affiliation, nationality or immigrant status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, geographic location, or English language proficiency. Abortion is banned after about six weeks of pregnancy. Code 43.20.270 et. The bill was signed by Gov. Expands crisis stabilization services, short-term respite facilities, peer respite centers, behavioral health urgent care walk in centers and the crisis hotline center to improve equity in behavioral health treatment and ensure culturally, linguistically and developmentally appropriate responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, in recognition that, historically, crisis response services placed marginalized communities at disproportionate risk of poor outcomes and criminal justice involvement. ch. Ron DeSantis signed a new ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. On May 10, 1740, the South Carolina Assembly enacted the "Bill for the better ordering and governing of Negroes and other slaves in this province," also known as the Negro Act of 1740. In some cases, bills have been given a boost by conservative advocacy groups like the Heritage Foundation and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), according to lawmakers and advocates. Includes the formation of a work group that includes subject matter experts on health care disparities and stakeholders from affected communities to review and provide recommendations on how policy can improve health disparities and the impact on communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Subject to budget constraints, the executive director shall appoint an individual as the American Indian-Alaskan Native Health Liaison. State Rep. Micah Caskey, a Lexington Republican who led hearings on the bill, said nothing in the legislation would change a persons legal authority to have a gun if that person is already able to possess a gun, meaning people who already cannot legally own a gun would not suddenly be able to under the bill. Fla. Stat. N.J. Rev. 51.711 et. seq.- Directs the state department of health to develop and implement a state structure more conducive to addressing the health disparities of the minority populations in Indiana including: monitoring minority health progress; funding minority health programs, research, and other initiatives; staffing a minority health hotline; developing and implementing an awareness program that will increase the knowledge of health and social service providers to the special needs of minorities; and developing and implementing culturally and linguistically appropriate health promotion and disease prevention programs. 487.451 et. Do you really think there aren't other problems?". Stat. 20-1001 et. Rev. But the bill ultimately passed 82-32. Data on state level nondiscrimination protections was sourced from Pew Research Center. Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization. First published on Tue 23 May 2023 13.14 EDT. Requires the Maternal Mortality Review Panel to consider health disparities and social determinants of health, including race and ethnicity, in maternal death reviews. Ann. Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures . The department shall give preference for funding to the following schools: schools in medically underserved areas, schools with a high percentage of low-income and uninsured children and youth, and schools with large numbers of limited English proficient (LEP) children and youth. Georgia also bans abortion at about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Among the factors stated for the Commission to consider in creating a five year plan are disparities in access and outcomes based on racial, ethnic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other variables. South Carolina governor signs 6-week abortion bill into law - CNN The insurer is required to inform limited-English-proficient insured of the availability of interpreter services. Laws in some states may be currently blocked due to court challenges. Those restrictions though generally more permissive than those in some U.S. states have been driven by questions about the levels of screening and support for a large wave of new patients, as well as questions about the potential long-term health effects of puberty blockers, even though they've long been used to treat children with the medical condition known as "precocious puberty.". Supports measures to create comprehensive public health districts. For others, it would make it virtually impossible. Health & Safety Code 106000 et. South Carolina Law Ratifications/Acts (Linked Lists) Stat. 40:1300.132- Requires the Department of Health and Hospitals to adopt a series of regulations and payment methodologies intended to fully reimburse federally qualified health centers (FQHC) so that FQHCs may retain primary health professionals and continue providing health care services in medically underserved areas. Conn. Gen. Stat. Senn told CNN last week that the women in the chamber would block efforts to pass the bill. Fla. Stat. Requires the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities to identify and approve implicit bias training programs for health occupations. Ron DeSantis has signed nearly 300 bills that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed during the session. A man is seen protesting at McDonald's Headquarters in Chicago, demanding a $15 minimum wage. The states Supreme Court has recognized a right to reproductive choice under its Constitution. Although S.B. "It makes me worry that if I were to go somewhere else, if this happened here, why couldn't it happen somewhere else?" 45:9-7.2 et. These bills exempt identical treatments offered to cisgender youth or are forced onto intersex youth. Human Resources Code Ann. Henry McMaster's desk and will replace a 22-week abortion ban to become law. The ACLU will not stop speaking out against these cruel attacks nationwide. Advocates fear the overall fallout could be dramatic. Md. ET. Judge halts South Carolinas new stricter abortion law until state Supreme Court review. seq.- Creates the Medically Underserved Community-State Matching Incentive Program where medically underserved communities may sponsor a physician by contributing start-up money for the physician and having that contribution matched wholly or partly by state money. 2023-06-14 To Senate Education Committee H4486 22 412- The Statewide Coordinating Council for Public Health must have representation from populations in the State facing health disparities. Law & Policy- New/Proposed Legislations - SC Department of Revenue Some of these measures require educators to seek permission from parents before they can teach students about topics like gender identity or sexuality. North Carolina passed a similar law in 2016, which was then reversed in 2017. 371-34 Requires state-funded entities to provide free language services. Florida prosecutors are laying out their death penalty case against a plastic surgeon accused of killing a lawyer during an acrimonious battle over medical billing. seq.- Establishes the Office of Multicultural Health within the State Department of Public Health. An NPR analysis of this fast-changing landscape found that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced at least 306 bills targeting trans people, more than in any previous period. seq.- Establishes the Rural Communities Health Care Investment Program to provide loan reimbursement and stipends for health professionals who serve in those communities. Minn. Stat. Congress prohibits the use of taxpayer funds to cover the cost of most abortions in the city. Ohio Rev. Wis. Stat. Kan. Stat. But Newman said it wasnt his role to figure out if that would be successful. State law protects abortion, but a 1984 law prohibits using state funds to cover the cost of most abortions. N.M. Stat. Priority consideration is to be given to applicants who demonstrate a willingness to practice in medically underserved areas of Texas.