By mid-2026, all California hospitals will have met the state’s stringent life safety seismic standards, making them among the safest buildings in the state. Hospitals will stand after an earthquake, people will be safe, and hospitals will work with their communities to protect patients’ access to health care. Hospitals face another deadline of Jan. 1, 2030, for more requirements. Any hospital building that does not meet these will be forced to close and patient care will cease. California must prioritize access to patient care.
Latest News
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CHA Issues Member Alerts on Critical Access Hospital, Seismic Legislation
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Seismic Relief Bill in Print, Headed to Committees
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CHA to Provide Updates on Seismic Legislation at April 3 Webinar
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New CHA Advocacy Materials on Key Issues Available
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Advocacy
SB 869
Small and Rural Hospital Relief
Would prioritize certain smaller hospitals for the existing Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program, which is funded by the e-cigarette tax.
SB 1119
Extend First Compliance Deadline
Would extend the first seismic compliance deadline for three hospitals: Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, Providence St. Joseph Hospital – Eureka, and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
SB 1432
Extend 2030 Deadline
Would extend the 2030 deadline, address additional post-earthquake disaster preparedness requirements for hospitals, assess opportunities for financial support, require the state to assess the financial and access impacts of the 2030 requirement, and address rural hospitals’ unique concerns.
Resources
Infographic
Without Reform to Seismic Standards, Access is at Risk
Issue Brief
Action Needed to Prevent Loss of Access to Care Throughout California
Key Messages
Hospitals are Safe for Earthquakes, but Access to Health Care is at Risk
On-Demand Education
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