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S2569Introduced in the Senate

Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Meghan Kallman, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · April 9, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and 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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