Relating to the submission and posting of certain hospital policies

This bill relates to the submission and posting of certain hospital policies. The bill requires a licensed hospital, no later than September 1, 2025, to submit its policies related to nondiscrimination and reproductive health care to the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL). If the hospital provides labor and delivery services, it must also submit its policies related to certain best practices and safety bundles, as described in the bill. The bill defines “reproductive health care”. The bill requires DIAL to post a copy of the policies on DIAL’s internet site and to develop and implement an interactive online tool that allows the public to compare the policies. If a hospital makes a change to a policy, the hospital must submit a copy of the policy to DIAL within calendar days after the hospital approves the alteration. The bill requires a hospital to post a copy of its policies on the hospital’s internet site where the policies are readily accessible to the public without requiring a login credential or otherwise restricting access.