Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1430

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
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Caption

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.

Impact

The implications of SB1430 are significant for both educational institutions and healthcare providers. By mandating this leave, the bill emphasizes the importance of health checks for medical practitioners in early training stages, potentially leading to better health outcomes and positive practice habits in the future. This requirement will likely necessitate adjustments in how hospitals schedule and utilize their workforce, as they will need to accommodate these leaves while continuing to provide the necessary clinical education.

Summary

SB1430 proposes a requirement for public and nonprofit hospitals to provide specific leave to students, interns, residents, and fellows who are undergoing clinical education at these institutions. The bill stipulates that these individuals must receive at least six consecutive hours of leave annually to partake in a comprehensive health examination. Furthermore, the hospitals are required to offer the examination free of charge to the eligible participants, which establishes a new standard that focuses on the well-being of those in medical training.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the financial implications for hospitals that must bear the cost of providing these health examinations at no charge while also maintaining operational efficiency. Critics may voice concerns over the potential burden this creates, particularly for smaller nonprofit facilities that already face financial constraints. Moreover, the bill could ignite discussions on whether such requirements should be enacted at the state level or left to individual institutions to determine based on their circumstances.

Companion Bills

TX HB907

Identical Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.

Previously Filed As

TX HB907

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.

TX HB3820

Relating to requiring an opportunity for an annual physical examination for certain students, interns, residents, and fellows enrolled in or receiving residency training or clinical education from public and private medical schools and graduate medical education programs.

TX HB1017

Requires in-state public educational institutions to grant undergraduate course credit for students who score 4 or higher on international baccalaureate examinations

TX HB291

Requires in-state public educational institutions to grant undergraduate course credit for students who score 4 or higher on international baccalaureate examinations

TX HF301

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(Formerly HF 147.)

TX HF147

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(See HF 301.)

TX SB74

AN ACT relating to coverage of annual mental health wellness examinations.

TX HB1335

Nonprofit hospitals.

TX SB243

Requires public institutions of higher education to adopt a policy relating to International Baccalaureate examinations

TX S2115

Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.