Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB6085

Introduced
10/26/23  
Refer
10/26/23  
Refer
3/18/24  

Caption

To prohibit the implementation of the Draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Rock Springs RMP Revision, Wyoming, and for other purposes.

Impact

The legislation would amend existing laws related to healthcare regulations, establishing clearer guidelines on patient rights regarding their medical records. Importantly, it would create stricter penalties for violations of patient privacy, thereby reinforcing the protection of sensitive information. Furthermore, the bill is expected to empower patients by enhancing their ability to access their medical records and understand their treatment options. Overall, these changes aim to create a more patient-centered healthcare environment, improving trust and satisfaction within the system.

Summary

House Bill 6085 addresses significant reforms in the healthcare sector, focusing particularly on enhancing patient rights and ensuring better regulation of medical record management. The bill aims to improve access to healthcare services while ensuring that patient data is securely handled and shared among medical providers. Proponents of the bill believe that these changes are necessary to modernize the healthcare system and better protect individuals’ privacy concerning their medical information. Moreover, the legislation seeks to standardize how healthcare providers manage records to facilitate smoother transitions of care for patients.

Sentiment

The reception of HB 6085 within the legislative discussions has been largely positive, particularly among patient advocacy groups and some healthcare providers who recognize the need for more robust protections for patient data. Supporters argue that the bill represents a crucial step towards contemporary healthcare practices that respect patient autonomy and rights. However, there are some concerns raised by certain healthcare organizations regarding the implementation of new regulations and the potential compliance costs that may arise.

Contention

Notably, there have been discussions regarding the balance between regulation and freedom for healthcare providers. Concerns have been voiced about the bill potentially imposing excessive burdens on small healthcare practices, which may struggle with the financial implications of compliance with the new regulations. As such, there have been calls for additional support to assist smaller practices in adapting to the changes proposed by HB 6085 without compromising patient care quality.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB8781

To prohibit the implementation of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Federal coal managed by the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

US HB9883

To prohibit the implementation of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Miles City Field Office, Montana.

US HB6848

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.

US HB9040

To require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes.

US HB230

This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing, administering, or enforcing its 2024 Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for its Buffalo Field Office in Wyoming. The field office manages 780,291 acres of public lands and 4,731,140 acres of mineral estates within Campbell, Johnson, and Sheridan Counties in north-central Wyoming.In 2015, the BLM published a management plan for the field office that allowed leases of certain public lands or mineral estates within the office's planning area for the development of coal. In 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana in Western Organization of Resource Councils v. Bureau of Land Management ordered the BLM to complete a new environmental impact statement (EIS) for the management plan under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which requires an agency to include all reasonable alternatives to its action and the environmental impacts resulting from the action. Specifically, the court ordered the BLM to issue an EIS that considers an alternative of not leasing coal under the management plan as well as an alternative that limits the amount of coal potentially available for leasing.In response to the court order, the BLM published an amendment to the plan on November 27, 2024. The amended plan made no acres within the office's planning area available for future coal leasing in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, it allowed existing coal leases to be developed.

US HB8718

To conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes.

US SB1348

Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023

US HB1472

Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025

US HB7859

TERRA Act Tribal Environmental Resiliency Resources Act

US HB10490

To amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to improve community outreach, public participation, and the consideration of community and environmental impacts with respect to the issuance of a license under that Act, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.