The Health and Human Services Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• Public Health Areas
  • hospitals; nursing homes; homes for the aged; health facilities; long-term care; certificate of need
  • mental health regions; alcoholism and drug programs
  • professional and occupational licensing; boards
  • medical assistance
  • emergency medical care; services; ambulances
  • human remains
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • children; diseases; maternal and infant care
  • environmental health; Radiation Control Act; Asbestos Control Act
  • vital statistics; rural and local health; generic drugs
• Social Services and Public Assistance
  • public assistance
  • children; foster care; child care; support; placement
  • aging
  • community action agencies
  • behavioral health
  • Early Intervention Act
  • blind and visually impaired
  • developmental disabilities
  • deaf and hard of hearing

During session, the Health and Human Services Committee meets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Room 1510 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.