An Act providing for hospital closure procedure requirements, for notice of proposed general hospital closure or significant impact closure, for health equity impact assessments, for closure plans and for enforcement actions.

SB 754 requires hospitals seeking to close major units (like emergency or maternity departments) or the entire facility to obtain approval from Pennsylvania's Department of Health or local health authorities. Before closing, hospitals must submit a detailed closure plan, hold two public hearings in the affected community, and provide a 60-day public comment period. The bill mandates a health equity impact assessment showing how the closure affects access for low-income, minority, senior, and Medicare patients, including nearby hospital options and transit times. This directly affects hospital authorities (parent companies or governing bodies) and communities relying on hospital services, ensuring transparency and community input before closures.