HB4580 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOSPITAL-RULES-NURSING HOMES
Last Action

4/17/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Removes provisions requiring the Department on Aging to adopt rules to address instances when a case coordination unit is unable to complete an assessment in a hospital prior to the discharge of a patient 60 years or older to a nursing home to ensure that the patient is able to access nursing home care, the nursing home is not penalized for accepting the admission, and the patient's timely discharge from the hospital is not delayed, to the extent permitted under federal law or regulation.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/23/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
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
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee