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S 1254: CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT – Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.

HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEEEnacted

S 1254 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 315 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT – Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential for increased competition in healthcare services
  • May improve accessibility to minor medical treatments

Risks

  • Potential for regulatory adjustment costs

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increased patient convenience for certain prescriptions

Risks

  • Potential debate over clinical training requirements for non-MD prescribers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Expanded prescribing authority may raise concerns regarding clinical training standards for chiropractors.

Limitation

Full bill text was not reviewed; analysis based on abstract.

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 315 Effective: 07/01/2026

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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