S. 93882025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care

Introduced Mar 6, 2026Gustavo Rivera (D-NY)16 cosponsors

Summary

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

How Congress Voted

Senate — Mar 23, 2026

63 votes

56(89%)

Yea

4(6%)

Nay

0(0%)

Present

3(5%)

Not voting

Related bills

Companion bill

A 10736Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care2025-2026

S. 1226Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care2025-2026

Legislative Journey

Introduced
Committee
Floor
Passed Chamber 1
Passed Chamber 2
Signed

Mar 6, 2026

REFERRED TO HEALTH

Senate

Mar 17, 2026

1ST REPORT CAL.561

Senate

Mar 18, 2026

2ND REPORT CAL.

Senate

Mar 19, 2026

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

Senate

Mar 23, 2026

PASSED SENATE

Senate

Mar 23, 2026

DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

Senate

Mar 23, 2026

REFERRED TO HEALTH

House