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SC S0290

State Health Facility Licensure Act


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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/26/2022
Crossed Over
01/25/2022
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

House Full Ways and Means Committee (09:00 5/5/2022 Blatt Room 521) (on 05/05/2022)

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