Health facilities: freestanding emergency center study.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Health Care Access and Information to examine whether stand‑alone emergency rooms could be built in rural, disadvantaged and underserved communities that lack adequate emergency care. The study must identify target areas, review models from other states, assess financial and regulatory issues, and involve local health groups and Medi‑Cal officials, with findings due to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2027.

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Hearings

• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 30, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 6, 2026Set for hearing January 14.
3. Jan 6, 2026January 14 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. May 1, 2025April 30 set for first hearing. Testimony taken. Further hearing to be set.
5. Apr 22, 2025Set for hearing April 30.
6. Apr 21, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
7. Apr 21, 2025April 23 hearing postponed by committee.
8. Apr 8, 2025Set for hearing April 23.
9. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
10. Mar 26, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Mar 5, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
12. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ochoa Bogh · sponsor

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