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LD 1254

An Act To Expand The Licensing Of Outpatient Surgical Facilities

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dick Bradstreet and 6 co-sponsors

LD 1254: An Act To Expand The Licensing Of Outpatient Surgical Facilities OverviewBill Number: LD 1254 Title: An Act To Expand The Licensing Of Outpatient Surgical Facilities Sta

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1254

LD 1254: An Act To Expand The Licensing Of Outpatient Surgical Facilities

Overview

Bill Number: LD 1254
Title: An Act To Expand The Licensing Of Outpatient Surgical Facilities
Status: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Introduced: March 25, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of LD 1254 is to expand the licensing requirements for outpatient surgical facilities in the state. Currently, only certain types of outpatient facilities are required to obtain a license, leaving a gap in oversight and regulation. This bill aims to address that gap by establishing a comprehensive licensing program for all outpatient surgical centers, with the intent of improving patient safety and quality of care.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all outpatient surgical facilities, regardless of facility type or ownership, to obtain a license from the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Establishes minimum standards and requirements for licensure, including facility design, staffing, equipment, and infection control protocols.
  • Grants the Department authority to conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and take enforcement actions against non-compliant facilities.
  • Mandates that licensed facilities report certain quality metrics and adverse events to the Department on a regular basis.
  • Imposes civil penalties for operating an unlicensed outpatient surgical facility or for violating the terms of a facility's license.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Outpatient surgical facilities: All outpatient facilities that perform surgical procedures, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and hospital-affiliated clinics, would be required to obtain a state license and comply with the new regulations.
  • Patients: The expanded licensing requirements are intended to enhance patient safety and quality of care at outpatient surgical facilities, potentially reducing the risk of complications or adverse events.
  • State regulators: The Department of Health and Human Services would be responsible for administering the new licensing program, including developing regulations, conducting inspections, and enforcing compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

LD 1254 was introduced in the state legislature on March 25, 2025, but has since been placed in the legislative files pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, indicating that the bill is effectively dead and will not be considered further during the current legislative session. The bill's failure to advance means the current regulatory framework for outpatient surgical facilities will remain in place, without the expanded licensing requirements proposed in LD 1254.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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