EQUITY IN HEALTH CARE ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-Doris Turner, Mike Simmons and Ram Villivalam 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act. Contains the findings of the General Assembly. Creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Repayment Program and the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a health care professional, medical facility, or behavioral health provider may apply to the Department for loan repayment assistance under the Program. Provides that, in order to be eligible for loan repayment under the Act, the health care professional or behavioral health provider shall comply with specified requirements. Requires the Department to submit an annual report with specified requirements to the General Assembly and the Governor. Contains provisions regarding the adoption of rules by the Department. Contains other provisions. 1/21/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 1/21/2022SenateFirst Reading 1/21/2022SenateReferred to Assignments 2/1/2022SenateAssigned to Appropriations 2/1/2022SenateTo Appropriations- Health 2/7/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 2/10/2022SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 3/25/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die