An Act preserving access to hospital services
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| Paul W. Mark |
| Michael D. Brady |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H2534 | An Act preserving access to hospital services | Active |
Chapter 111 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 51G the following new section: (7) The department, in conjunction with other state departments or agencies, shall promulgate regulations creating a process for state receivership for any hospital or free-standing clinic that provides essential health services and (a) closes without providing the required 90-day notice or (b) closes a hospital or free-standing clinic following a determination by the department that closure would constitute a discontinuation of services necessary for preserving access and health status in the hospital or free-standing clinic’s service area. These regulations shall include a mechanism and source for funding said receivership.
Chapter 111 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 51G the following new section: (7) The department, in conjunction with other state departments or agencies, shall promulgate regulations creating a process for state receivership for any hospital or free-standing clinic that provides essential health services and (a) closes without providing the required 90-day notice or (b) closes a hospital or free-standing clinic following a determination by the department that closure would constitute a discontinuation of services necessary for preserving access and health status in the hospital or free-standing clinic’s service area. These regulations shall include a mechanism and source for funding said receivership.