Health and Human Services Committee
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9:30 am · RM 116
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Call to Order
Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Notice of Sub-committees (distributed electronically) Governor Appointees with recommendation (En Bloc Confirmation): Connie Connolly, Bd. of Pharmacy Craig Ford, Bd. of Pharmacy Brian Haupts, Bd. of Pharmacy Larry Johnson, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Stacy Cervenka, Director of the Department for the Blind Daniel Severson, Bd. of Medicine Robert Donnelly, Bd. of Medicine Cynthia West, Bd. of Behavioral Health Professionals Peter Sand, Bd. of Athletic Training Mariah Sisson, Bd. of Athletic Training Jana Bogue, Dental Board Timothy De Stigter, Dental Board Heather Eilander, Dental Board Julie LeClere, Bd. of Child Advocacy Angela Mach, Bd. of Child Advocacy Kristal Phillips, Bd. of Child Advocacy Francesca Cunningham, Bd. of Child Advocacy Janet Flanagan, Bd. of Child Advocacy Michael Hoenig, Commission for the Blind Donald Wirth, Commission for the Blind Craig Hunt, Bd. of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Ryan Cooper, Bd. of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Scott Glover, Bd. of Mortuary Science John Parrish, Bd. of Mortuary Science Martin Rieken, Bd. of Mortuary Science Allison Barloon, Bd. of Athletic Training John Chandler, Bd. of Athletic Training Bills for Consideration: HF 2523 w/ Amendment - Alons HF 2256 w/ Amendment – Alons HF 2641 – Sweeney HF 2305 w/ Amendment – Costello HF 978 w/ Amendment - Guth Any other bills available for consideration Adjourn
HF 2256: A bill for an act exempting a parent's or legal guardian's inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse. (Formerly HSB 503.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.HF 2305: A bill for an act relating to health care decisions related to palliative care, hospice programs, life-sustaining procedures, out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders, durable power of attorney for health care, and probate court guardianship reports. (Formerly HF 708.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.HF 2523: A bill for an act establishing the right of a parent or guardian of a minor child to consent to and authorize certain medical services over the minor child's objection. (Formerly HF 2114.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.HF 2641: A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid home and community-based services elderly waiver program, including transition planning and assisted living services.(Formerly HSB 739.)HF 978: A bill for an act relating to the production and administration of psilocybin, and providing penalties. (Formerly HF 620.)