Require emergency departments to be supervised by physicians
Refer to Committee
Legislative status
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Signed into Law
Summary
The bill mandates that a licensed physician be on duty, physically present, and directly supervise medical and nursing staff during all operating hours of hospital and freestanding emergency departments. It also requires the physician to coordinate and be immediately available for emergency care. The goal is to ensure consistent physician oversight of emergency services.
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- House Health: Am. S. B. No. 354, H. B. No. 254, H. B. No. 789, H. B. No. 863, H. B. No. 945House Health · Nov 10, 2026
- House Health: Sub. S. B. No. 162, H. B. No. 566, H. B. No. 789, H. B. No. 763, H. B. No. 750House Health · May 20, 2026
History
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
Sponsors
- Thomas Hall · sponsor
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