The bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act of July 19, 1979, by adding a new section that mandates hospitals to report on the healthcare costs associated with illegal migrants. Specifically, hospitals are required to submit an annual report to the Department of Health within 30 days after the end of each calendar year, detailing the number of admissions and emergency department visits made by illegal migrants. Additionally, the Department of Health must publish a report by March 1 each year that includes the total number of such visits, the costs of uncompensated care, and the impact of these costs on hospital services and funding needs.

The bill also defines key terms such as "illegal migrant" and "uncompensated care," and it requires the Department of Health to create regulations for implementing this new reporting requirement. The report generated by the department will be distributed to various state leaders, including the Governor and legislative leaders, ensuring that the information is accessible to key stakeholders. This act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2019 (Jun 25, 2025): P.L.130, No.48