Relates to the frequency of submission of community health assessment reporting

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Changes how often community health assessments must be submitted, shifting cadence for health agencies and partners, impacting planning and compliance.

REFERRED TO HEALTH

Overview

Bill Number: A 6177

Title: Relates to the frequency of submission of community health assessment reporting

Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH (as of February 26, 2025)

Introduction date: February 26, 2025

Primary sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages

Related/companion bills: S 1716 (companion), A 10419 (prior-session)

What the bill would do (key provisions)

Core objective: Modify the cadence at which community health assessment (CHA) reporting must be submitted.

Scope of change: The bill would alter the required frequency of CHA reporting. The specific cadence (e.g., annual, biennial, triennial) and any associated deadlines or submission timelines would be described in the bill’s text.

Administrative framework: The bill is expected to establish or reference the agency/authority responsible for overseeing CHA reporting cadence and compliance, along with any definitions needed to implement the new frequency.

Compliance and enforcement: While the exact details are not provided in the summary, legislation of this type typically includes provisions to ensure entities subject to CHA reporting meet the updated cadence, and may address penalties or corrective actions for noncompliance.

Related operational elements: The text may also specify which entities are required to submit CHA reports (e.g., local health departments, designated healthcare providers, or other organizations tasked with CHA reporting under state law) and any transition rules for entities aligned with prior reporting schedules.

Who would be affected

Entities currently required to submit community health assessment reports under state law.

State or local public health agencies responsible for collecting, reviewing, and reporting CHA data.

Organizations involved in community health planning and needs assessments that are linked to CHA reporting obligations.

Procedural and timeline notes

Status indicates the bill has been referred to the Health committee.

Legislative actions show a single introduced action date (2025-02-26) with two entries for “REFERRED TO HEALTH,” suggesting a standard committee referral process without additional actions recorded at this time.

Companion and related legislation:

S 1716 (companion bill)
A 10419 (prior-session related bill)

The exact timeline for possible committee hearings, floor votes, or potential amendments would depend on the Health committee’s progression and subsequent legislative actions.

Potential impact and considerations

Public health planning: A change in CHA reporting frequency could affect the timeliness and usefulness of health data for planning and targeting community health interventions.

Administrative burden: If the cadence changes, affected entities may need to adjust reporting processes, staffing, and data systems accordingly.

Alignment with other requirements: The bill may aim to harmonize CHA reporting with other reporting cycles or state programs, potentially simplifying or streamlining compliance.

Fiscal considerations: Depending on the specified cadence, there could be cost implications for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Note: The precise language, including the exact new frequency, deadlines, and affected entities, will be defined in the bill text. This summary reflects available information from the bill’s title, sponsor, status, and related actions.

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