DISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC: Provides relative to hospital service districts

HB 865 requires healthcare facilities (like hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers) operating within a hospital service district to obtain written consent from that district before providing services. It defines key terms such as "healthcare facility" and "affiliate" to clarify which entities are covered and establishes a formal process for obtaining consent. The bill mandates that facilities provide notice to the district and follow specific procedures to secure this agreement before operating. Hospital service districts and all healthcare facilities within their boundaries are directly affected by these requirements. This law aims to standardize consent procedures without altering existing district governance structures.