Freestanding emergency departments; Bd. of Health to promulgate regulations related to departments. (SB340)
Introduced By
Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Freestanding emergency departments. Requires the Board of Health to promulgate regulations related to freestanding emergency departments, defined in the bill as facilities located in the Commonwealth that (i) provide emergency services, (ii) are owned and operated by a licensed hospital and operate under the hospital's license, and (iii) are located on separate premises from the primary campus of the hospital. The bill also requires freestanding emergency departments to make certain disclosures to patients, in advertisements, and on any online platforms associated with such emergency department. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101751D |
01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
01/21/2022 | Assigned Education sub: Health |
02/02/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (SB340) |
02/10/2022 | Continued to 2023 in Education and Health (11-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
11/21/2022 | Left in Education and Health |