Legislation - HB0422

Adding bacterial vaginosis to the list of diagnoses for which certain health care providers may prescribe, dispense, or otherwise provide antibiotic therapy to a sexual partner of a diagnosed patient without making a personal physical assessment of the sexual partner.

Committees

Original:: Health

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0394

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2026 Legislative Date 1/22/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2026 Legislative Date 1/22/2026 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Health - Expedited Partner Therapy - Bacterial Vaginosis Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/22/2026	1/22/2026	First Reading Health
House	1/22/2026	1/22/2026	Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m.
			Text - First - Public Health - Expedited Partner Therapy - Bacterial Vaginosis
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	Hearing canceled
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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