Arkansas SB273: TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to require dialysis centers to have a backup generator on site; and for other purposes. subtitle to require dialysis centers to have a backup generator on site.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 9, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 20-9-106. Dialysis centers -- Generators required. (a) As used in this section, "dialysis center" means a healthcare facility that furnishes outpatient dialysis services directly to patients with renal disease. (b) A dialysis center operating in this state shall have at least one (1) backup generator on site. *JMB190* 02/24/2025 10:08:55 AM JMB190

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Sponsors

• David Wallace (R, 19) · primary sponsor
• Johnny Rye (R, 36)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 24, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. February 24, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB273?

SB273 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE.

What does SB273 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to require dialysis centers to have a backup generator on site; and for other purposes. subtitle to require dialysis centers to have a backup generator on site.

What is the status of SB273?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB273?

David Wallace (R, 19), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB273?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB273