Bills

HB 1538: HOSPITAL LICENSING; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS; CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS; LICENSING INSPECTIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

News Coverage:

HB 1538: Hospital Licensing; Department of Health; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Licensing Inspections | Digital Democracy