Hospitals; charity care policies, individuals with low English proficiency. (HB1221)
Introduced By
Del. Kathy Tran (D-Springfield)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Hospitals; charity care policies; meaningful access; individuals with low English proficiency. Requires every hospital that is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to make available information about the hospital's charity care policies, including information regarding specific eligibility criteria and procedures for applying for charity care, to individuals with low English proficiency in the same manner and languages, and to the same degree, as the hospital makes available other information regarding hospital programs and services. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/18/2022 | Committee |
01/18/2022 | Presented and ordered printed 22104509D |
01/18/2022 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/25/2022 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3 |
01/27/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1221) |
02/01/2022 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
02/15/2022 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |