Legislation - HB0599

Requiring that hospitals, to qualify for a license on or after October 1, 2026, qualify as a nonprofit organization under federal law and be registered as a nonprofit organization with the State; requiring hospitals that receive licensure on or after October 1, 2026, to maintain status as a nonprofit organization as a condition of licensure; and providing that, on or after October 1, 2026, the ownership of a licensed hospital may be transferred only to a nonprofit organization.

Committees

Original:: Health

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Health - Licensure of Hospitals - Ownership Requirements Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Health - Licensure of Hospitals - Ownership Requirements
House	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m.

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