State Licensing Requirements for Cultural Competency

States are now in the process of requiring cultural competency training for doctors. Select a state below to view additional details.

State Bill Number Sponsor/Committee Status
Washington ESB 6194 Senator Rosa Franklin Status Passed by Governor 3-27-06
 
California AB 1195 Assemblyman Joe Coto Passed 10-06-05
 
New Jersey SB 144 Senator Wayne R. Bryant Effective: 4-07-08
 
New York A08843 Crespo Effective
 
Arizona SB 1468 Senator Richard Miranda In Committee
 
Ohio SB68 Senator Ray Miller and Senator Shirley Smith Introduced 2/20/2007, Currently in committee
 
Ohio SB 158 Senator Miller, R. Effective
 
Joint Commission Information www.jointcommission.org
 

State Legislation Addressing Health Disparities

California Cal Chapter No. 550 (2008 SB 1729)
Connecticut Conn. Public Act No. 166 (2008 HB 5321)
Florida Fla. Stat. § 381.7352
Georgia 2007 HB 943
 
Indiana Ind. Code §§ 16-46-11-1
 
Kentucky Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.201
 
Maryland Md. Chapter No. 162 (2002 SB451) and Md. Chapter No. 453 (2003 HB883)
 
New Mexico SB 600
 
Virginia Chapter No. 343 (2006 HB3043)
 

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