Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB1117

Introduced

4/2/24

Refer

4/2/24

Caption

In temporary health care services agencies, further providing for definitions, for registration generally and for conditions of registration.

Impact

If enacted, SB1117 would have significant implications for how temporary health care services operate. It establishes clear guidelines for registration, which may impact current providers by ensuring they adhere to standardized procedures. This could lead to an improved level of service by ensuring that all agencies meet defined criteria, potentially enhancing patient safety and care continuity. Conversely, new regulations may challenge some existing agencies that may not currently meet the new standards, potentially impacting their operation and ability to provide services.

Summary

SB1117 aims to address the regulation of temporary health care services agencies within the state. The bill introduces several definitions relevant to these agencies and sets forth conditions for their registration. By streamlining the regulatory framework, SB1117 seeks to ensure that temporary health care service providers meet specific standards, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of services offered to patients in need of temporary care. The intent behind this bill is to create a more organized and accountable system for managing temporary healthcare service providers in the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB1117 appears to be largely supportive within the legislative discussions focused on ensuring safe and effective temporary healthcare services. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary step toward regulating a growing segment of healthcare provision. However, there may also be concerns regarding the implications of registration regulations for smaller or existing agencies unsure of their capacity to meet new standards. Hence, while there is predominantly positive discussion about improving healthcare quality, some apprehensions regarding the potential burdens on agencies have been noted.

Contention

Notable points of contention concerning SB1117 revolve around the balance between regulatory oversight and the operational flexibility of temporary healthcare agencies. While many legislators support the intent to ensure quality and accountability, some express concerns that increased regulatory requirements may inadvertently hinder smaller agencies' ability to operate. Additionally, discussions have emerged about whether the definitions and conditions imposed could unfairly disadvantage certain providers, raising questions about equitable access to temporary healthcare services across the state.

Latest PA SB1117 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB2621

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for duties of department and agencies; and providing for registration of abuse and neglect perpetrators.

PA HB2566

Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for office responsibilities, for State registration required, for State registration and for provisional registration.

PA SB1274

Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for office responsibilities, for State registration required, for State registration and for provisional registration.

PA SB1011

Requires registration with the Department of Health and Senior Services for supplemental health care services agencies

PA HB05194

An Act Concerning Registration Of Temporary Nursing Services Agencies.

PA HB1710

In certificate of title and security interests, further providing for application for certificate of title; in registration of vehicles, further providing for registration and certificate of title required and for period of registration, repealing provisions relating to temporary registration cards and to temporary registration permits, providing for transition from temporary registration cards, permits and plates and further providing for transfer of registration, for duties of agents and for issuance and reissuance of registration plates; in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility; in fees, further providing for temporary and electronically issued registration plates; in Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund, further providing for enforcement; in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for proportional registration not exclusive; in messenger service, further providing for agent duties and responsibilities; and, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for electric vehicle road user charge.

PA HB1771

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration and for application with driver's license application, providing for automatic voter registration and for time and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; and making a repeal.

PA HB1827

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same-day voter registration and for preregistration data entry and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications; in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in voting procedures, providing for prohibition of rejecting ballots based solely on signature analysis; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

PA SB488

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register and for government agencies, providing for preregistration data entry and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications; and, in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant.

PA SB904