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H8364Introduced in the House

Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Susan Donovan, District 69

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT - Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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