HB4460 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOSPITALS-PATIENT TRANSFER
Last Action

4/17/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Amy Briel
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, upon request by a patient, a hospital must transfer the patient to the requested health care facility, regardless of whether the facility is part of the hospital's health care network. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/15/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
3/24/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 008-005-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee