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HB 3735

Relating to health equity.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Farrah Chaichi and 5 co-sponsors

HB 3735 currently contains only a short title and a July 1, 2025 effective date; no substantive provisions, funding rules, or impacts yet—acts as a placeholder.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3735

Summary — HB 3735 (104th General Assembly): "Accountable Access to Discretionary Funding Act"

Bill number: HB 3735
Short title: Accountable Access to Discretionary Funding Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (primary)
Introduced: February 18, 2025 (filed February 7, 2025 / clerical dates noted)
Status: In committee upon adjournment (as of June 28, 2025)
Effective date (if enacted): July 1, 2025
Classification: Finance

Purpose / Intent

As introduced, HB 3735 establishes a short title only — the “Accountable Access to Discretionary Funding Act.” The bill text contains no substantive provisions, definitions, funding authorizations, or regulatory requirements beyond naming the Act and specifying its effective date.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • Section 1: Short title — the Act may be cited as the Accountable Access to Discretionary Funding Act.
  • Section 99: Effective date — the Act takes effect July 1, 2025.

No additional sections, policy directives, funding mechanisms, reporting requirements, or enforcement provisions are included in the introduced version.

Who would be affected

  • In its current form, the introduced bill does not alter law or create legal obligations or rights for any individuals, entities, or government agencies because it contains only a short title and an effective date.
  • The bill’s title and committee referrals indicate possible subject matter interest (discretionary funding, accountability, health equity), so stakeholders in health policy, finance, and social services may be monitoring for future substantive language.

Legislative history and procedural notes

  • First reading: February 18, 2025 (also filed February 7 and 18)
  • Referred to Rules Committee (2/18/25), then to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means (2/27/25); also referred to Insurance (3/26/25) — multiple referrals suggest possible placement of future substantive language in one of those policy areas.
  • Read first time / filed entries: March 4 and March 26, 2025.
  • Status as of June 28, 2025: In committee upon adjournment.

Practical implications and next steps

  • Because the bill as introduced contains only a short title, it currently has no legal effect. It may serve as a placeholder awaiting amendment that would add substantive provisions — a common legislative practice.
  • Watch for committee amendments, substitution of text, or an entirely new bill text to be filed; substantive content would likely be added in committee or via a committee substitute.
  • Stakeholders interested in accountability in discretionary funding or health equity should monitor the Behavioral Health & Health Care, Ways & Means, and Insurance committees for notices of hearings or proposed amendments.

If you would like, I can set up a brief tracking summary to notify you of any amendments or committee actions on HB 3735.

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

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