HI HB2152

Removes the $327,000 annual spending ceiling on the Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund, allowing the fund to be used during any fiscal year for office activities without a statutory limit.

Eliminates the requirement that any special fund balance exceeding $387,500 on June 30 of each year be deposited into the general fund.

Authorizes the special fund to support operating costs, educational programs, public health outreach, system upgrades for healthcare facility licensing, background check portal implementation, and inspector positions.

Shifts funding authority from statutory caps to the state budget process, providing greater legislative flexibility to review spending proposals and allowing the Department of Health to avoid artificial budget constraints.

Reduces reliance on general funds during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding special fund availability for healthcare facility regulation and oversight activities.