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SB 2271: HOSPITAL LICENSING; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS; CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS; LICENSING INSPECTIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-04-10

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-04-22: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).)

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Version:

Permits hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (HD2)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce1MIN
Apr 7, 2026

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce34SEC
Apr 7, 2026

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means20SEC
Mar 2, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services1MIN
Feb 6, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services22SEC
Feb 6, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

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