House Health & Welfare Committee - Feb 23, 2026 - February 23, 2026

House Health and Welfare Committee passed HB 591 on county medical indigent cleanup and introduced RS 33469 (physical therapists in direct primary care), RS 33466 (Medicaid memorial), and RS 33407 (ACT mental health program) amid fiscal concerns and heated debate.

Key topics

• House Bill 591 - County Medical Indigent Program Cleanup
• RS 33469 - Direct Primary Care for Physical Therapists
• RS 33466 - Joint Memorial on Medicaid Advantage Plans
• RS 33407 - ACT Program for Severe Mental Illness

Session highlights

• HB 591 introduced by Rep. Redman; do-pass recommendation passed unanimously.
• RS 33469 introduced to add physical therapists to direct primary care; questions on occupational therapists and diagnosis scope.
• RS 33466 joint memorial on Medicaid Advantage plans introduced; supports Dept. of Insurance against carrier practices.
• RS 33407 ACT program introduced by Rep. Fuhriman; extensive debate on fiscal note, savings, enrollment, and program efficacy.
• RS 33407 passes introduction on roll call vote (15 aye, 1 maybe).

Bills discussed

• HB 591

Duration: 28m · 12 participants

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