Sewer and storm water fees incurred by tenants.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vernon Smith

House Bill 1316 mandates lung cancer screenings for high-risk Arkansans aged 50-80, enhancing access and awareness to reduce mortality rates from the disease.

First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications

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# Summary of House Bill 1316 ## Bill Information - **Bill Number:** HB 1316 - **Title:** Relating to the Department of Land and Natural Resources - **Status:** Act 128, effective May 29, 2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228) - **Introduced:** January 30, 2025 - **Classification:** Bill - **Subject Areas:** Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Navigable Waters, Numbering, Registration, Rental Vessels, State Parks Special Fund, Wailua River State Park ## Purpose of the Bill House Bill 1316 aims to mandate coverage for lung cancer screenings and follow-up healthcare services in Arkansas, aligning with the guidelines set by the American Cancer Society. The bill seeks to address the high incidence and mortality rates associated with lung cancer in the state. ## Key Provisions - **Coverage Mandate:** The bill requires health benefit plans to cover lung cancer screenings for individuals aged 50 to 80 who are at high risk due to heavy smoking or who have quit within the last 15 years. - **Screening Guidelines:** The screenings must adhere to the American Cancer Society guidelines, which recommend annual low-dose computed tomography scans for eligible individuals. - **Healthcare Access:** The bill emphasizes the need to increase access to lung cancer screenings, particularly in rural areas, and to promote awareness about the importance of early detection. - **Funding and Support:** It calls for increased funding for educational programs, research, and patient advocacy to help overcome barriers to screening. ## Impact - **Target Population:** The legislation primarily affects individuals in Arkansas who are at high risk for lung cancer, particularly smokers and former smokers. - **Healthcare Providers:** The bill may lead to increased demand for healthcare providers capable of administering lung cancer screenings and follow-up care. - **Insurance Plans:** Health benefit plans in Arkansas will need to adjust their coverage policies to comply with the new mandate, although the bill has been assessed to have no fiscal impact on the Employee Benefits Division (EBD) as lung cancer screenings are already covered. ## Procedural Timeline - **Introduced:** January 30, 2025 - **Passed:** The bill underwent several readings and amendments in both the House and Senate before being passed. - **Final Approval:** The bill was signed into law on May 29, 2025, becoming Act 128. ## Conclusion House Bill 1316 represents a significant step towards improving lung cancer screening and prevention efforts in Arkansas. By mandating coverage for screenings and promoting awareness, the bill aims to reduce the high mortality rates associated with lung cancer in the state.