S.532

Preserving Competition in Healthcare Act

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S532 regulates hospital consolidations to preserve healthcare competition.

North Carolina S532, the Preserving Competition in Healthcare Act, mandates that hospital entities notify the State Auditor, Attorney General, and State Treasurer before entering into transactions involving significant asset transfers or governance changes. The bill outlines criteria for reviewing such transactions, including potential impacts on healthcare costs, availability, and quality. The State Auditor, Attorney General, and State Treasurer can object to transactions, seek injunctive relief, and impose fees.

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Where it stands

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Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed