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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 595

House Author:  Kolkhorst

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Nelson


            House Bill 595 amends the Health and Safety Code to abolish certain programs, systems, task forces, and advisory councils and committees relating to the eradication of pediculosis of minors, the encouragement of the provision of tertiary medical care, the reporting of potential exposure to Agent Orange, breast and lung cancer treatment education, breast cancer screening, osteoporosis education, and prostate cancer education.  The bill amends the Government Code to delay the applicability of certain contract requirements relating to the implementation of the Medicaid Managed Care Program from August 31, 2013, to August 31, 2018.