Licensure of Critical Access Hospitals
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of a separate health facility license for critical access hospitals, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
Currently, critical access hospitals must be licensed as general hospitals under state law.
The act:
- Authorizes the department of public health and environment (department) to license critical access hospitals separately from general hospitals;
- On and after July 1, 2026, prohibits a person from operating a critical access hospital without a critical access hospital license; and
- Requires the state board of health to promulgate rules concerning the licensure of critical access hospitals.
The act appropriates $45,722 from the general fund to the department for administration and operations management. From that appropriation, $12,285 is reappropriated to the office of the governor for use by the office of information technology to provide services to the department.
APPROVED by Governor June 6, 2024
PORTIONS EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
PORTIONS EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Rod Pelton
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Representative
Mary Young
Representative
Richard Holtorf
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 24-121 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 24-121 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-121, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-121, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
57
AYE
0
NO
8
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/07/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/07/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/01/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/30/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/26/2024 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/23/2024 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/19/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 04/19/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/18/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/16/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/29/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/05/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 439 | Licensure of Critical Access Hospitals |