Cultural Competency - State Initiatives and Legislation
States are now in the process of requiring cultural competency training for doctors. Select a state below to view additional details.
View an interactive map of state legislative initiatives.
State |
Bill Number |
Sponsor/Committee |
Status |
| Washington | ESB 6194 | Senator Rosa Franklin | Passed by Governor 3-27-06 |
| California | AB 1195 | Assemblyman Joe Coto | Passed 10-06-05 |
| New Jersey | S 144 | Senator Wayne R. Bryant | Passed 3-24-05 |
| Illinois | SB0522 | Senator Iris Y. Martinez | 3-18 – Re-referred to Rules/In Committee |
| New York | A01612 | Assemblyman William Scarborough | Referred to Higher Education |
| Arizona | HB 2544 | Senator Richard Miranda | In Committee |
| Ohio | SB 160 | Senators Miller, Prentiss, Fingerhut, Dann | Introduced 7/7/05 |
