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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
Crossed Over
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Sections 44-7-110, 44-7-120, 44-7-130, 44-7-140, 44-7-150, And 44-7-320 Of The 1976 Code, All Relating To The Regulation Of Health Care Facilities In The State, To Eliminate References To Certificate Of Need Requirements; To Repeal Sections 44-7-160, 44-7-170, 44-7-180, 44-7-190, 44-7-200, 44-7-210, 44-7-220, 44-7-225, 44-7-230, And 44-7-240 Of The 1976 Code, All Relating To The Certificate Of Need Program; And To Rename Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 44 Of The 1976 Code As The "state Health Facility Licensure Act".
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Certification of Need and Health Facility Licensure Act to eliminate references to the Certificate of Need program and rename the article as the "State Health Facility Licensure Act." The bill removes requirements for a Certificate of Need before undertaking certain projects and repeals sections related to the Certificate of Need program. It maintains the licensure of health care facilities in the state to ensure high-quality services are provided. The bill also creates a study committee to examine the effect of the repeal of the Certificate of Need program on the quality and quantity of access to healthcare in rural portions of South Carolina.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Wes Climer (R)*,
Brian Adams (R),
Chip Campsen (R),
Tom Davis (R),
Mike Fanning (D),
Billy Garrett (R),
Larry Grooms (R),
Penry Gustafson (R),
Michael Johnson (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Dwight Loftis (R),
Harvey Peeler (R),
Rex Rice (R),
Sandy Senn (R),
Ross Turner (R),
Last Action
House Full Ways and Means Committee (09:00 5/5/2022 Blatt Room 521) (on 05/05/2022)
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