Requires hospitals to inform the public about pediatric care standards.
The bill mandates that hospitals disclose information about the standard of care available for pediatric patients. This includes whether the hospital is classified as a pediatric and adolescent hospital or a special hospital capable of providing emergency medical treatment and stabilization for pediatric patients, in line with nationally recognized standards. The disclosure must be made verbally, on the hospital's website, in printed materials about emergency care, and during the registration or check-in process for emergency services. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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