State legislative activity

This week the governor signed the following bills of interest into law:

• Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations – Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2024
• Maternal depression screenings – Chapter 644 of the Laws of 2024
• Maternal health care and birthing standards workgroup – Chapter 661 of the Laws of 2024
• Doula admittance in operating rooms – Chapter 654 of the Laws of 2024
• Utilization review step therapy protocols – Chapter 641 of the Laws of 2024

The governor vetoed the following bills:

• Policy based exclusions information – Veto No. 126
• Closure of nursing homes – Veto No. 115
• Wrongful death – Veto No. 122
• Licensed creative art therapists – Veto No. 118

Please use our Significant State Legislation Tool to browse all bills of interest that passed both houses, were signed into law or vetoed during the 2024 session.