Relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities...
Relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate on a membership-based business model.
HB548 was a bill proposed to change how health care facilities that operate on a membership-based model are licensed. This means facilities that require people to join or pay a fee to access their services. This bill was introduced to possibly make the licensing process easier or more specific for these types of health care facilities.
This bill would have affected health care facilities that use a membership model, including clinics, gyms, and wellness centers. It aimed to provide clearer guidelines on what is required for them to legally operate. However, the bill has been recently marked as "inexpedient to legislate" by the Senate, meaning it is no longer being considered.
HB548 was introduced in the House on January 14, 2025, and passed with an amendment on March 27, 2025. It was then referred to the Senate, where it was reported as "inexpedient to legislate" on April 29, 2025. On May 8, 2025, the Senate officially killed the bill with a voice vote, ending its progress in the legislative process.