WiAHC Legislative Tracker

The 2021-22 WiAHC Legislative Bill Tracker lists and allows members to follow and learn more about the bills WiAHC is lobbying on and monitoring as they work through the legislative process. The Bill Tracker, which you can find below, includes the bill number, a brief description of the bill, its status, and WiAHC’s position on the proposal.

• Bill: Assembly Bill 215 / Senate Bill 230
• Description: Relating to visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient by an essential visitor or member of the clergy.
• Status: AB 215 was introduced and referred to the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee. SB 230 was introduced and referred to the Senate Human Services, Children, and Families Committee.
• WiAHC Position: Support

• Bill: Assembly Bill 679 / Senate Bill 687
• Description: Relating to hospital services provided in a home setting.
• Status: AB 679 was referred to and passed by the Assembly Health Committee on 11/10/21. SB 687 was referred to the Senate Health Committee and received a public hearing on 1/12/22.
• WiAHC Position: Currently Neutral/Actively Monitoring

• Bill: Assembly Bill 718 / Senate Bill 753
• Description: Relating to prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs (“white bagging” legislation).
• Status: AB 718 was introduced and referred to the Assembly Health Committee. SB 753 was introduced and referred to the Senate Insurance, Licensing and Forestry
• WiAHC Position: Support

• Bill: Assembly Bill 729 / Senate Bill 700
• Description: Relating to modifying administrative rules related to home health agencies.
• Status: AB 729 was referred to the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee and received a public hearing on 01/12/22. SB 230 was referred to the Senate Human Services, Children, and Families Committee and received a public hearing on 01/13/22.
• WiAHC Position: Support