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TX SB2977

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all hospitals in Texas, including state-owned and operated facilities, to publicly disclose information about their standard of care available for pediatric patients

  • Mandates hospitals disclose whether they are classified as a pediatric and adolescent hospital or a special hospital capable of providing emergency medical treatment and stabilization for pediatric patients according to nationally recognized standards

  • Requires disclosure through multiple channels: verbally when reasonable, prominently on the hospital's official website, on printed materials about emergency care, and during the registration or check-in process for emergency services

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to notification by certain hospitals of certain standard of care information.

Hospitals

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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