Why 2/5: Implementation of new reporting requirements and regulations is scheduled for 2027.
Hospitals with emergency departments will face expanded operational requirements to collect and report more detailed data on threats and acts of violence against healthcare providers. This increased transparency aims to improve workplace safety for healthcare professionals by requiring the Department of Health to publish annual summaries of this data.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1489ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1489)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 320 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0320)