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Improving Emergency Care: Tracking Hospital Beds and Innovations

This act aims to reduce emergency department wait times and enhance care for older adults and those in mental health crises. By improving real-time bed tracking and introducing new pilot programs, citizens can expect faster and more tailored medical assistance in urgent situations.
Key points
Better real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity to reduce emergency room wait times.
Introduction of pilot programs for improved emergency care for older adults, including staff training and infrastructure changes.
Enhanced care for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises in emergency departments, including dedicated units and faster transfers to specialized facilities.
Study on best practices for public health data systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date hospital capacity information.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1974
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ABC-ED Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1974.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Better real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity to reduce emergency room wait times.
  • Introduction of pilot programs for improved emergency care for older adults, including staff training and infrastructure changes.
  • Enhanced care for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises in emergency departments, including dedicated units and faster transfers to specialized facilities.
  • Study on best practices for public health data systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date hospital capacity information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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