HB840

AN ACT relating to health services.

Introduced·3/3/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB840 amends the definition of "hospital" to include facilities providing care for more than 24 hours.

Kentucky HB840 amends the definition of "hospital" to include places devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of two or more nonrelated individuals suffering from illness, disease, injury, or deformity for more than 24 hours. This includes nursing and convalescent homes and institutions for the care of the sick, as well as those providing obstetrical or other medical or nursing care.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

House

to Health Services (H)

Mar 3

House

introduced in House

Mar 3

House

to Committee on Committees (H)