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 |
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| California |
AB 1195 |
Assemblyman Joe Coto |
Passed 10-06-05 |
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| New Jersey |
SB 144 |
Senator Wayne R. Bryant |
Effective: 4-07-08 |
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| Illinois |
SB0522 |
Senator Iris Y. Martinez |
Session sine die |
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| New York |
S00765 |
Assemblyman William Scarborough |
Referred to Finance |
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| Arizona |
SB 1468 |
Senator Richard Miranda |
In Committee |
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| Ohio |
SB68 |
Senator Ray Miller and Senator Shirley Smith |
Introduced 2/20/2007, Currently in committee |
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| Joint Commission Information |
www.jointcommission.org |
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State Legislation Addressing Health Disparities
