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Healthcare across the country

Every healthcare bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
428
last 12 weeks
Active states
11
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
271 bills
Stance split
410 for 18 against
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Bills opposing healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5128: GRACE Act

The GRACE Act prohibits federal education funding for schools and agencies that mandate vaccinations unless they offer a specific exemption process. Under this bill, institutions must allow parents or guardians to request an exemption based on a sincerely held religious belief without requiring any supporting documentation. The law defines a child as anyone under 18 and applies these rules to elementary and secondary schools as well as local and state educational agencies. By removing the need for proof of religious belief, the measure aims to simplify the process for families seeking to opt out of vaccination requirements for religious reasons.
Sub-Topics Public Health
Mike Lee (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1106: Health occupations: mental health care professionals; limited license option for mental health counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

This bill removes a specific legal provision that previously allowed mental health counselors to obtain a limited license to practice in Michigan. By repealing Section 18109 of the Public Health Code, the legislation eliminates the existing framework for this particular licensing option. The change directly affects the regulatory environment for mental health counselors and the state's licensing board, which will no longer be able to issue these limited licenses under the old rules.
Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health Public Health Tags Licensing
Mallory McMorrow (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9829: ORTHO Act

The ORTHO Act directs the Federal Trade Commission to create new rules requiring dentists to perform an in-person examination before providing most dental services or medical devices through teledentistry. This requirement includes exceptions for emergency care, approved public health programs, and specific orthodontic diagnoses that must still be confirmed by an in-person visit and review of X-rays before a patient begins using an appliance. Violations of these rules would be treated as unfair or deceptive practices, allowing both the FTC and state attorneys general to enforce the law through civil penalties and potential damages. The bill also clarifies that states retain the ability to adopt additional regulations that are consistent with these federal standards.
Sub-Topics Public Health
Brian Babin (R) · 3 co-sponsors