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ID H0115
Bill
Status
3/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises the duty of hospital boards to provide "facilities and services" rather than specifically "public hospitals or medical clinics" for medical care and treatment.
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Prohibits hospital district trustees from being employees of, or having ownership interests or investments in, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, or health systems.
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Extends the timeframe for filling board vacancies from thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days before the board of county commissioners may fill the vacancy.
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Changes terminology from "directors" to "trustees" throughout the election and qualification procedures for hospital board members.
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Allows boards to appoint up to two additional members with specialized skills upon unanimous vote, serving terms not to exceed six years at the board's pleasure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that a hospital trustee may not be an employee of or have an ownership interest in certain other facilities and to revise provisions regarding hospital boards.
HOSPITALS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 12, 2021 Session Law Chapter 46 Effective: 07/01/2021
3/16/2021