SB626

Removing Inspector General from inclusion in Department of Health

Introduced·1/27/26
Intr Text

SB626 removes the Inspector General from the Department of Health and clarifies its investigative powers.

Senate Bill 626 reorganizes the executive branch by removing the Office of the Inspector General from the Department of Health, making it a separate and autonomous agency. The bill clarifies the Inspector General's authority to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health, and the Department of Health Facilities. It also mandates the creation of a shared administration office to streamline services and reduce expenses among these departments.

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Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Jan 27

Senate

To Health and Human Resources

Jan 26

Senate

Filed for introduction