1149: Mid-Session Check-In: The Public Health Trends Shaping State Legislatures

What public health issues are capturing the attention of state lawmakers in 2026?  Beth Giambrone, ASTHO senior analyst for state health policy, returns to discuss ASTHO’s mid-session update, an annual review of the major public health trends emerging in state legislatures across the country. From expanding access to healthcare and strengthening rural health systems to addressing nutrition, mental health, and vaccine policy, Beth breaks down the legislative developments that are shaping public health at the state level.  2026 State Legislative Session Update | ASTHOApplications | ASTHODELPH Open House