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SB 2919

Relating to power duration requirements in emergency contingency plans adopted by end stage renal disease facilities.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Kelly Hancock and 1 co-sponsor

SB 2919 strengthens backup power duration requirements for Texas dialysis facilities to ensure emergency treatment continuity during outages.

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Bill Summary · SB 2919

Legislative bill overview

SB 2919 modifies emergency power duration requirements for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities in Texas. The bill adjusts how long these dialysis centers must maintain backup power capability during outages, likely increasing or clarifying existing standards for generator or battery systems.

Why is this important

ESRD patients depend on dialysis treatment to survive—missing scheduled sessions can cause serious medical complications or death. Robust emergency power requirements ensure continuity of care during natural disasters, grid failures, or other emergencies that could otherwise force facility closures and endanger vulnerable patients.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Facilities may argue that enhanced power duration requirements impose significant capital and maintenance expenses, particularly for smaller rural dialysis centers
  • Standards clarity: Dispute over what constitutes adequate "duration" (hours? days?) and whether one standard fits all facility types and patient populations
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about how the state will verify compliance and what penalties apply to non-compliant facilities, versus resources available for inspections

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

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