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