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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-7-130, Relating To Healthcare Facility Definitions, So As To Change The Definition Of Hospital.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "hospital" in South Carolina law to include facilities that convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals, a new provider type established by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This change is intended to address rural hospital closures and improve healthcare access in rural communities by officially recognizing these facilities within the state's legal framework. The bill also clarifies that a residential treatment facility for children, adolescents, or young adults that is part of a licensed psychiatric hospital can be considered a hospital without being required to offer on-campus emergency services, and this definition does not apply to facilities licensed by the Department of Social Services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5173&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H5173 2026-02-11 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H5173%202026-02-11%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5173_20260211.htm |
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