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HB 7158 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

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Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester would be eligible for the same medical benefits as other state employees.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last action
Apr 30, 2026 — 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Joseph McNamara D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled