HB 2041 Summary

• Establishes a perpetual licensing system for health care institutions where licenses do not expire unless revoked, suspended, or the licensee fails to pay the required licensing fee by the due date.

• Authorizes the department to establish processes for notifying licensees of licensing fee due dates and allows licensees to request different due dates within limits set by department rule.

• Adds nonrefundable late payment fees for licensing fees and allows the department to charge fees for architectural plans and specifications reviews.

• Requires abortion clinics to submit required documentation on or before the anniversary date of their license issuance rather than only at initial licensure and renewal.

• Makes technical corrections and clarifications to health care institution licensure procedures, including changes to inspection requirements and application submission terminology.