CA AB1471

Extends deadlines for seismic compliance at O'Connor Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, with staggered completion dates ranging from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2026 depending on the specific building project.

Requires the hospitals to submit compliance plans within 30 days and report progress to the Department of Health Care Access and Information on quarterly dates from April 2023 through July 2026.

Imposes penalties on hospitals that fail to meet milestones, with the County of Santa Clara responsible for paying all assessed penalties plus 10 percent legal interest if not paid within 30 days.

Authorizes the department to withhold building permits (except maintenance and emergency repairs) if penalties remain unpaid after 60 days, and to collect the full amount owed through government code provisions or withholding from general fund appropriations after 90 days.

Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to avoid fiscal penalties to the county due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.