NY A10736

Requires general hospitals to provide written notification 270 days before closing entirely, or 210 days before closing units offering emergency, maternity, mental health, or substance use services

Mandates public community forums held at least 150 days before a full hospital closure or 90 days before a unit closure, with 14 days advance public notice and both virtual and in-person accessibility

Defines "reduction" triggering these requirements as more than 15% capacity reduction within 12 months, 25% or more within 24 months, or 35% or more within 36 months

Requires hospitals to submit health equity impact assessments and closure plans for review by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, then revise plans within 30 days after community forums to address stakeholder concerns

Mandates annual reports to the legislature beginning January 1, 2027, identifying hospitals that have provided closure notices, proposed dates, and affected services