PROP TX-HOSPITALS

Session: 103rd General Assembly
Year: 2024
Bill #: SB2955
Category: Revenue
Position: Under Review
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?

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Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the assessor shall publish the assessed value of all property that qualifies for a hospital exemption under the Code in the taxable year as well as the estimated property tax liability for that property. Provides that general services, such as health fairs or the preparation and distribution of marketing materials, shall not qualify as a reimbursable cost when determining whether property qualifies for the hospital exemption. Provides that, when calculating the hospital exemption, discounts provided to managed care organizations or commercial insurers are not included unless those services are provided directly pursuant to a contract with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that no more than 30% of the total services being claimed as a benefit may be related to residency programs or research. Provides that no more than 50% of the total services being claimed as a benefit may be related to government-sponsored health care. Amends the Community Benefits Act. Makes changes to the definition of "charity care." Provides that the Attorney General shall post certain reports on the Attorney General's website.



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