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CT HB06873

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the advance notice period from 30 to 60 days for health care entity transactions requiring Attorney General review, including group practice mergers, hospital affiliations, and transfers of controlling interests in health care facilities

  • Creates new notification requirements for material change transactions involving health care entities with at least $10 million in assets or revenues, or any transaction involving private equity entities, covering mergers, acquisitions of 20% or more of assets, and changes in control

  • Expands definitions to include "private equity entity," "management services organization," and "health care entity" (encompassing providers, facilities, group practices, and pharmacy benefit managers), and requires disclosure of ownership interests of 5% or more

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to impose conditions on transactions or require certificate of need approval after consulting with the Office of Health Strategy on effects to health care access, quality, and affordability

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for noncompliance or providing false information, with the Attorney General empowered to bring civil actions and seek equitable relief

Legislative Description

An Act Strengthening The Review Of Health Care Entity Transactions.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/29/2025
Public Health2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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