Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or.

The bill mandates public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care. It requires hospitals to notify relevant offices and hold public community forums to gather input on the anticipated impact of the closure. The hospital must submit a revised closure plan addressing community concerns. The commissioner must make a decision on the closure plan within 30 days of receiving the council's recommendation.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or.

The bill mandates public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care. It requires hospitals to notify relevant offices and hold public community forums to gather input on the anticipated impact of the closure. The hospital must submit a revised closure plan addressing community concerns. The commissioner must make a decision on the closure plan within 30 days of receiving the council's recommendation.