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S 5036

Requires dialysis center disaster preparedness plans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie and 2 co-sponsors

Requires dialysis centers to develop and maintain disaster preparedness plans to protect patient safety and ensure ongoing dialysis care during emergencies.

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Bill Summary · S 5036

Legislative Summary: S 5036 — Requires dialysis center disaster preparedness plans

Overview

S 5036 is a bill introduced on February 18, 2025, titled “Requires dialysis center disaster preparedness plans.” The objective, as reflected in the title, is to mandate disaster preparedness planning for dialysis centers to ensure continuity of care and patient safety during emergencies. The bill is currently COMMITTED TO RULES.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a statutory requirement for dialysis centers to prepare disaster preparedness plans.
  • Align dialysis facilities with broader emergency management and public health readiness efforts.
  • Promote continuity of dialysis treatment for patients during disasters or emergencies.

Note: The specific statutory requirements, elements, and enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the summary you shared. If you need precise provisions (e.g., required plan components, submission timelines, enforcement, penalties, funding, or oversight), the full text of the bill would be required.

Key provisions (as stated in available information)

  • The central provision suggested by the title is a mandate for disaster preparedness plans for dialysis centers.
  • The exact scope, components, review process, and compliance timelines are not included in the provided material.

Who would be affected

  • Dialysis centers and clinics operating within the state.
  • Patients who rely on dialysis treatment (and their families) who may benefit from improved continuity of care during emergencies.
  • Facility staff and administrators responsible for emergency planning, operations, and patient communication.
  • State and local emergency management and health authorities that coordinate disaster response.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 18, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee on February 18, 2025.
  • Legislative progress:
    • January–May 2025: Various committee actions (calendar reviews and reports) noted.
    • May 28, 2025: 1st Calendar Report CAL.
    • May 29, 2025: 2nd Calendar Report CAL.
    • June 4, 2025: Advanced to Third Reading.
    • June 13, 2025: Committed to Rules (listed twice in actions).
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: Sen. Luis R. Sepúlveda
    • Cosponsors: Sen. Leroy Comrie, Sen. James Sanders Jr.
  • Related bills (prior-session references): A 2726, A 9374, S 8795, S 7571, S 2788, S 3244. These indicate prior consideration of dialysis or disaster preparedness topics in related sessions.

Possible impact and considerations

  • Positive impacts: Improved patient safety and treatment continuity for dialysis patients during disasters; clearer expectations for dialysis centers; potential alignment with broader emergency preparedness standards.
  • Potential considerations: Implementation burden on dialysis centers, including development, maintenance, and periodic updating of plans; need for state oversight, training, and potential funding or technical assistance; clarity on enforcement and consequences for noncompliance.

Next steps

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