HB 1368 (2026): establishing a committee to study the availability of and access to primary care providers, especially in rural areas of the state.
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HB 1368 (2026)
establishing a committee to study the availability of and access to primary care providers, especially in rural areas of the state.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 122 people signed in online: 121 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Thomas Oppel (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- February 18, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026