Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3667

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by introducing a new chapter to the Occupations Code that specifically addresses health and veterinary services provided in catastrophic situations. By facilitating the ability of health practitioners licensed in one state to offer their services in another state while an emergency declaration is in place, the legislation aims to foster a more coordinated and effective response to crises. This change intends to enhance the overall preparedness and responsiveness of health care systems during disasters.

Summary

House Bill 3667 seeks to allow health care providers to deliver services across state lines specifically during catastrophic circumstances. It introduces provisions for the registration of volunteer health practitioners who can operate in another state, provided they are recognized and licensed in their home state. This initiative aims to streamline the delivery of health services when emergencies, such as disasters, necessitate rapid and flexible responses beyond geographical limitations.

Contention

Notably, while the bill encourages interstate cooperation and support during emergencies, there are potential concerns regarding the regulation and accountability of volunteer health practitioners operating across state lines. Questions may arise related to the standards of care and liability for those practitioners as well as the capacity of state regulatory bodies to monitor and manage this expanded access to care. Furthermore, the provision that allows the state to limit the scope of practice for these practitioners raises issues about the adequacy of care provided and the qualifications required to ensure patient safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB490

Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB446

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

TX SB332

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

TX HB4440

Relating to state and local government responses to a pandemic disaster, including the establishment of the Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee.

TX HB1873

Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty.

TX HB1973

Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX SB2527

Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB1073

Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.

TX HB1078

Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.

Similar Bills

TX HB746

Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.

TX HB614

Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.

CA SB687

Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners.

MD HB1097

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants

NJ A380

Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.

NJ A188

Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.

MD HB1133

Agriculture – Veterinary Practitioners – Student Loan Forgiveness Program

AZ SB1401

Animal acupuncture; certification; requirements