The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6554, aims to amend chapter 368v of the general statutes to enhance regulations surrounding hospital patient transportation wait times. The bill mandates that hospitals must disclose potential wait times for patient transportation to another facility or home. If the actual wait time exceeds the disclosed wait time by more than two hours, or if the patient's arrival at the destination would occur after 9:00 p.m., hospitals are required to hire alternative patient transportation. Additionally, hospitals will be obligated to forfeit any fees or charges associated with the increased time a patient spends at the hospital due to these delays.

The primary goal of this legislation is to reduce excessive wait times and ensure timely transportation for patients being moved from hospitals to other facilities or their homes. By implementing these requirements, the bill seeks to improve patient care and satisfaction by addressing delays in transportation that can lead to extended hospital stays.