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AR HB1403

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021 to allow nonhospital entities to administer community bridge organizations, which were previously limited to hospitals only
  • Removes "hospital-based" language from provisions regarding maternal and infant health services and rural health-related social needs programs
  • Requires nonhospital entities to meet conditions established by the Department of Human Services to operate as community bridge organizations
  • Authorizes nonhospital entities to serve eligible individuals if they meet additional criteria set by the Department of Human Services

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Health And Opportunity For Me Act Of 2021 To Allow Nonhospital Entities To Be Community Bridge Organizations.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/26/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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