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Protecting Emergency Access for Rural Hospitals in Mountainous and Remote Areas.

This law aims to protect small rural hospitals (Critical Access Hospitals) located in difficult terrain, such as mountains, from losing their special designation even if a new facility opens nearby. These changes ensure that residents in remote areas maintain access to local emergency medical care and services. Additionally, the law adjusts rules for ambulance transport in these challenging road conditions.
Key points
Small hospitals in mountainous or secondary road areas will retain their special status (Critical Access Hospital), ensuring stable funding and continued operation after January 1, 2026.
Ambulance service rules are adjusted: distance requirements for services provided by these hospitals will be modified to reflect the reality of difficult terrain (a 15-mile drive) starting January 1, 2025.
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Print number: 118_S_4101
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PEAKS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4101.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small hospitals in mountainous or secondary road areas will retain their special status (Critical Access Hospital), ensuring stable funding and continued operation after January 1, 2026.
  • Ambulance service rules are adjusted: distance requirements for services provided by these hospitals will be modified to reflect the reality of difficult terrain (a 15-mile drive) starting January 1, 2025.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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