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TX SB2977
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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Requires all hospitals in Texas, including state-owned and operated facilities, to publicly disclose information about their standard of care available for pediatric patients
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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
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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
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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