The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6556, seeks to amend current statutes to enhance the management of hospitals experiencing financial distress. It introduces new provisions that authorize the Attorney General to petition the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver to oversee the operations of such hospitals. Additionally, the bill allows the state to exercise eminent domain to take control of hospital facilities that are at risk of closure due to financial instability.

The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure the continuity and accessibility of health care services in the face of operational crises within hospitals. By enabling the appointment of receivers and the exercise of eminent domain, the bill aims to strengthen the resilience of health care infrastructure, thereby safeguarding essential services for the community.