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HB456

Health, State Board of, regulations; standards for levels of neonatal care.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 2, 2026
House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

Chief Patron:
Rodney Willett (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. State Board of Health regulations; standards for levels of neonatal care.

Directs the State Board of Health to establish standards for designation of care in neonatal services based on standards published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2029.
  • Bill History

  • 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101249D
  • 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB456)
  • 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda