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NH SB613
Bill
Status
11/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Prentiss
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AI Summary
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Requires any entity proposing to establish certain healthcare facilities within 15 miles of a critical access hospital to provide written notice to that hospital's chief executive via certified mail
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Covered facilities include ambulatory surgical centers, emergency medical care centers, hospitals, birthing centers, drop-in or walk-in care centers, dialysis centers, and special health care services
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The notice must include a description of the proposed facility and any healthcare services to be established
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Critical access hospitals are defined as those certified under federal regulations 42 C.F.R 485.610(b) and (c)
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The bill is titled the "Rural Health Care System Stabilization Act" and takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities established within a 15 mile radius of a critical access hospital.
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1177s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
3/13/2026