Bills

SB 556: RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health.  Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services1MIN
Feb 12, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education1MIN
Feb 12, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education

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