Health Insurance Transparency: Extension of Comment Period Proposed Rule

The Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services have extended the comment period for a proposed rule on health insurance transparency in coverage. The original comment deadline was March 2, 2026.

Proposed Amendments to Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbors

The Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed amendments to electronic disclosure safe harbors. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 27, 2026. The amendments aim to update requirements related to providing paper statements in certain cases.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Corrections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published corrections to the Hazard Communication Standard. This rule corrects a document that was previously published on January 8, 2026.

FDIC Rule on Official Signs and Advertising

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a final rule amending regulations concerning official signs, advertisement of membership, false advertising, and misuse of the FDIC's name or logo. These changes are effective March 2, 2026.

FDIC Extends Comment Period for Stablecoin Issuance Rules

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has extended the public comment period for its proposed rule regarding approval requirements for payment stablecoin issuance by subsidiaries of FDIC-supervised insured depository institutions. The new comment deadline is May 18, 2026.

Proposed IRS Rules for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

The Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed rules regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The public comment period for these proposed regulations ends on April 6, 2026.

IRS Final Rule Correction: Excise Tax on Corporate Stock Repurchases

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a correction to its final rule regarding the excise tax on corporate stock repurchases. This correction clarifies specific aspects of the rule, ensuring accurate application of the tax. The effective date for these corrections is February 11, 2026.

IRS Proposed Rule: Update Regulation References Due to Reorganizations

The IRS and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have issued a proposed rule to update IRS regulation references to reflect recent reorganizations within the Department of Justice and the IRS. This document serves as a correction to a previously published version.

DEA Rule: Registering Emergency Medical Services Agencies

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a final rule requiring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies to register and handle controlled substances. This rule implements provisions of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 and takes effect on March 9, 2026.

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage Revisions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule to revise the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations. This proposal aims to update requirements for OPOs participating in Medicare and Medicaid. Public comments are due by March 31, 2026.