SB448

Permitting the use of expedited partner therapy to treat a sexually transmitted disease.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB448 allows healthcare providers to use expedited partner therapy for treating sexually transmitted diseases.

Kansas SB448 permits healthcare providers to use expedited partner therapy for treating sexually transmitted diseases. This involves prescribing, administering, or dispensing antimicrobial drugs to a sexual partner of a patient diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. The bill also mandates that healthcare providers provide counseling and written materials to patients, including information on treatment, prevention, and the importance of notifying sexual partners.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 18
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 5

1:30 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 10

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 18

House

House Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar

Mar 11

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Health and Human Services