The Maharashtra government is set to introduce the Maharashtra Clinical Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2025, which aims to overhaul the regulation of healthcare facilities across the state. This legislation will replace the Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1949, and establish a comprehensive framework for the registration, regulation, and inspection of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers. Under the new law, registration will be mandatory for all clinical establishments, with penalties of up to ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD) and a six-month imprisonment term for defaulters. Key provisions include the requirement to display treatment charges and adhere to standardized rates and protocols, focusing on patients' rights and grievances. The bill also mandates that registered facilities provide immediate stabilisation treatment for emergency medical conditions. A State Council for Clinical Establishments will be formed to oversee implementation and maintain a register of healthcare establishments. While the legislation aims to modernize healthcare regulation and curb quackery, it faces opposition from medical associations regarding certain provisions, particularly those related to fee transparency. Former public health minister Rajesh Tope emphasized the need for such legislation, while critics argue it may impose impractical requirements on healthcare providers.