The proposal would raise criminal penalties and fines for hospitals and their staff who deny emergency treatment because a patient cannot pay a deposit, add a 24/7 hotline for complaints, and allow the health department to cancel a facility’s license after three repeat offenses.
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HB08809 · Sources: BatasWatch
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.