Public Health - Pediatric Hospital Overstay Patients and Workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Overstays

Added a new workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Overstays to address children in unlicensed care settings.

Changed the definition of pediatric hospital overstay patient from more than 24 hours to more than 48 hours after being medically cleared for discharge or transfer.

Added requirement that patients be placed in least restrictive settings only when clinically indicated and when possible, rather than as an absolute requirement.

Added requirement for hospitals to seek transfer when a patient remains over 48 hours and the registry shows an appropriate inpatient bed is available, to maintain clinical stability.

Changed the Pediatric Hospital Overstay Coordinator requirement from a single position in the Governor's Office to separate coordinators in both the Department of Health and Department of Human Services.

Added specific duties for coordinators including advocacy on behalf of patients while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating between hospitals, state agencies, and providers.

Added several new sponsors to the bill and updated committee report status to favorable with amendments.