A Proactive Playbook for the 2026 Legislative Sessions: How to Successfully Shape Your Future (On-Demand Webinar)-A Proactive Playbook for the 2026 Legislative Sessions: How to Successfully Shape Your Future-Slides

A Proactive Playbook for the 2026 Legislative Sessions: How to Successfully Shape Your Future-Slides

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The webinar titled “A Proactive Playbook for the 2026 Legislative Sessions: How to Successfully Shape Your Future” is presented by Christine Seitz, IHS Government Affairs Manager, alongside panelists including Jayla Gaskins-Lockett, Ralph Jackson, Clell Hamm, and Katy Mizikowski. Its goal is to equip hearing healthcare professionals with strategies to engage effectively in upcoming state legislative sessions.<br /><br />Key topics include learning how to introduce legislation to control the narrative, initiate and guide policymaking discussions, and understanding the IHS Model Licensure Act. The session emphasizes awareness of state legislative calendars, with most legislatures convening in January 2026 and many starting bill pre-filing in 2025. Critical dates such as the March 23 crossover deadline and the 2026 elections (primary and general) that will shape political climates in 46 states are highlighted.<br /><br />Attendees are encouraged to build relationships with legislators during off-session periods by visiting district offices, inviting them to events, and preparing legislative priorities in advance. The IHS provides resources through its Member Portal, including guides for Advocacy Days, priority templates, and key session dates.<br /><br />Panel discussions showcase real-world examples: Georgia’s Annual Lobby Day and deregulation efforts (Ralph Jackson), Pennsylvania’s approach to licensure law updates (Katy Mizikowski), and North Carolina’s recent legislative successes (Clell Hamm).<br /><br />The webinar concludes with actionable steps for participants: within one week, download advocacy resources and review state legislative calendars; within two weeks, identify legislators and assess their committees and voting history; within 30 days, schedule meetings with legislators.<br /><br />Continuing education credit is available, and Q&A is encouraged throughout. Attendees can contact presenters via advocacy@ihsinfo.org for further support.

Keywords

2026 legislative sessions

hearing healthcare advocacy

IHS Model Licensure Act

state legislative calendars

legislative strategy

law introduction techniques

advocacy resources

legislator engagement

panel discussions

continuing education credit