HB4580Introduced in the House
HOSPITAL-RULES-NURSING HOMES
Introduced by Robert Rita, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Removes provisions requiring the Department on Aging to adopt rules to address instances when a case coordination unit is unable to complete an assessment in a hospital prior to the discharge of a patient 60 years or older to a nursing home to ensure that the patient is able to access nursing home care, the nursing home is not penalized for accepting the admission, and the patient's timely discharge from the hospital is not delayed, to the extent permitted under federal law or regulation.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · March 25, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Yes |
| Margaret DeLaRosa | 42 | Yes |
| Anna Moeller | 43 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Jackie Haas | 79 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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