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More Mobile Health Clinics for Communities

This new law makes it easier for community health centers to establish mobile clinics that can reach patients directly. This means more people, especially in hard-to-reach areas, will have easier access to medical care. Existing health centers can receive funds for mobile units without needing to open a new permanent facility.
Key points
Health centers can now more easily get funding to set up mobile clinics that travel to patients.
Existing health centers can create mobile units without needing to build a new, permanent facility.
New health centers wishing to launch mobile units must also establish a permanent, full-time site.
These changes take effect on January 1, 2024, making mobile medical services more widely available.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-09-29
98%
For 414
Against 7
Abstain 0
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Became Law
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_958
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-03-24
Voting date: 2022-09-29
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 465
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_958.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health centers can now more easily get funding to set up mobile clinics that travel to patients.
  • Existing health centers can create mobile units without needing to build a new, permanent facility.
  • New health centers wishing to launch mobile units must also establish a permanent, full-time site.
  • These changes take effect on January 1, 2024, making mobile medical services more widely available.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-204.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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