HB 164: Health Care Patient Reporting to the Division of Professional Licensing
HB 164 status: Vetoed — Governor Vetoed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is the summary in plain English: **"Lawmakers are debating a new rule about how doctors and nurses report certain information to the state office that oversees their professional licenses. It is currently being reviewed in the House."**
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for improved state-level oversight of medical practices
Risks
- Additional administrative burden for healthcare providers
- Compliance costs for medical facilities
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced tracking of healthcare-related data
Risks
- Potential for erosion of patient privacy
- Risk of data security concerns regarding patient information
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
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