SB 2479 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the issuance of a single license for a hospital and a mobile stroke unit of the hospital.

SB 2479 allows hospitals to obtain a single license covering both their main facility and an accredited mobile stroke unit. The bill requires the mobile stroke unit to be accredited by a healthcare organization approved by Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). This change directly affects hospitals operating mobile stroke units, streamlining their licensing process. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and requires the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt implementing rules after the effective date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Donna Campbell
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