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SB 2881

Regional health authorities; create the Delta Regional Health Authority.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Briggs Hopson

Establishes the Delta Regional Health Authority to coordinate regional public, behavioral health, and primary care, improving access and funding across the Delta region.

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Bill Summary · SB 2881

SB 2881 — Summary: Create the Delta Regional Health Authority

Status: Died In Committee
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Subject: Public Health and Welfare

Note: The full bill text was not provided. This summary is based on the bill title and the legislative action record. Where the bill text is not available, descriptions of provisions are framed as likely or typical elements for legislation that would create a regional health authority.

Purpose / Intent

The bill’s title indicates its primary purpose: to establish a “Delta Regional Health Authority.” The stated intent of such legislation is generally to create an organizational entity to coordinate, plan, and deliver public health, behavioral health, and/or primary care services across a defined “Delta” region — improving access, coordinating funding and services, and addressing regional health disparities.

Key provisions (likely or typical)

Because the bill text is not included, these are the commonly expected components of a statute creating a regional health authority:

  • Creation of the authority as a public entity or quasi‑governmental agency with a defined geographic boundary (the “Delta” region).
  • Governance structure: board of directors or commissioners (appointments by governor/local governments, stakeholder representation from counties, providers, patient advocates).
  • Powers and duties: regional health planning, coordination of public and community health programs, contracting with providers, administering certain grants or Medicaid‑related programs, and facilitating workforce development.
  • Funding mechanisms: state appropriations, federal grants, local contributions, the ability to receive and allocate funds, and possibly the authority to enter into payment arrangements (value‑based contracts).
  • Data, reporting, and accountability: requirements for annual reports to the legislature, performance metrics (access, quality, equity), and audit requirements.
  • Interactions with state agencies and local public health departments: delineation of responsibilities, memoranda of understanding, and rulemaking authority.
  • Transitional provisions: timeline for board appointments, initial budgeting, and sunset or review provisions.

Who would be affected

  • Residents of the Delta region (potentially improved access to coordinated services).
  • Local health departments and community health providers (new coordination structures; possible contracting/coordination).
  • State agencies (Medicaid, public health) — changes in program delivery or oversight.
  • Payers and providers participating in regional initiatives.
  • State budget — depending on whether the bill authorizes appropriations or new funding streams.

Potential impacts

  • Improved regional planning and service coordination, especially in underserved Delta communities.
  • Administrative changes for local providers and public health entities (new contracting/reporting).
  • Budget implications if state funding or Medicaid waivers are required.
  • Measurable effects would depend on specific program design, funding levels, and statutory authorities granted.

Legislative history / procedural notes

The provided action log contains inconsistent entries. Key recorded actions include:
- Filed / received by Secretary of the Senate: 2025-03-14.
- Multiple committee referrals, public hearings, and committee reports between April–May 2025 (Trade, Workforce & Economic Development; State Affairs; Public Health and Welfare).
- Recorded passage and engrossing actions in the Senate on 2025-04-24 per the log.
- Committee consideration and a committee report in May 2025.
- Bill status listed as “Died In Committee” (record shows 2025-02-04), which conflicts with later action dates.

Because the full bill text and a definitive final disposition were not provided, readers should consult the official legislative archive or bill text for authoritative language and final status.

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

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