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HB 907

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Joe Moody

Texas bill requires public and nonprofit hospitals to grant annual paid leave to clinical trainees for comprehensive health exams, prioritizing preventive care access.

Referred to Public Health
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Bill Summary · HB 907

Legislative bill overview

HB 907 requires public and nonprofit hospitals in Texas to provide paid leave to students, interns, residents, and fellows enrolled in clinical education programs so they can complete an annual comprehensive health examination. The bill mandates that these healthcare trainees receive time off specifically for preventive health screenings without penalty to their training or compensation.

Why is this important

Healthcare trainees often work intensive schedules that can make accessing routine preventive care difficult, potentially leading to undiagnosed health conditions among the very people training to care for others. This bill addresses occupational health equity by ensuring emerging healthcare professionals have protected time for their own wellness, which could improve overall healthcare workforce health and reduce burnout-related attrition.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational burden on hospitals: Requiring protected leave during clinical rotations may disrupt training schedules, patient care continuity, and clinical education timelines, particularly in specialties with rigid curricula
  • Defining "comprehensive health examination": Ambiguity about what qualifies as a covered examination could create disputes over which screenings warrant leave and how much time is reasonable
  • Cost allocation: Unclear whether hospitals absorb costs or if training program budgets must adjust, potentially affecting the number of training positions available or shifting expenses to educational institutions

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

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