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A 9264

Enacts the "protection, respect, inclusion, dignity, and equality (PRIDE) care act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Enacts protections against discrimination in healthcare, mandating respectful, inclusive care to boost equity and access for diverse patients.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 9264

Summary: Bill A 9264 — PRIDE Care Act

What is this bill?

  • Bill Number: A 9264
  • Title: Enacts the "Protection, Respect, Inclusion, Dignity, and Equality (PRIDE) Care Act"
  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH (as of introduction)
  • Introduced: November 21, 2025
  • Classification: Bill (legislation under consideration)

Note: The exact text of the bill is not provided in the available information. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated title and committee status, with potential areas typically addressed by legislation of this nature.

Purpose and intent (based on title)

The PRIDE Care Act appears designed to advance protections and standards in healthcare settings that promote:
- Protection and respect for patients and health-care consumers
- Inclusion and equality for individuals of diverse backgrounds and characteristics
- Dignity in care delivery and patient experiences

The overarching aim is to reduce discrimination and to ensure equitable access to quality health services.

Key provisions (status: not publicly available)

Because the bill text hasn’t been shared, specific provisions cannot be cited. Based on the bill’s title and common elements in similar legislation, potential areas the act might address (with clear note that these are illustrative possibilities, not confirmed) include:
- Antidiscrimination requirements in health care delivery (based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, etc.)
- Obligations for health care providers and facilities to ensure respectful, inclusive care
- Training and education mandates for staff on cultural competency, bias reduction, and inclusive practices
- Establishment or affirmation of patient rights and protections
- Data collection, reporting, and transparency on disparities in care
- Enforcement mechanisms, penalties for noncompliance, and avenues for complaints
- Funding or fiscal notes to support program implementation, training, or oversight
- Anti-retaliation protections for patients and workforce members who raise concerns

Who would be affected

  • Patients and health-care consumers seeking care
  • Health care providers, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities
  • Health systems, insurers, and public health agencies
  • Workforce and administrative staff responsible for compliance and reporting
  • Advocacy groups focused on health equity, civil rights, and patient rights

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: November 21, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Health committee
  • Next steps (typical): The Health committee would review the bill, potentially hold hearings, consider amendments, and vote on whether to move it to the full chamber for debate and a vote. If advanced, a fiscal note and cross-committee reviews may follow. Timelines depend on committee schedules and legislative priorities.

Potential impact

  • If enacted, the bill could establish new standards for respectful, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory care.
  • Possible improvements in patient experiences and health equity metrics.
  • Administrative and training requirements for providers and facilities.
  • The size and direction of any fiscal impact would depend on the final text, including funding for implementation and enforcement.

How to track

  • Monitor the Health committee agenda and hearing notices.
  • Review the bill’s text and fiscal note when released.
  • Watch for amendments, sponsor statements, and floor actions in the legislature. If you have access to the full bill text, I can provide a detailed, line-by-line summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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