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MS SB2064

MS SB2064
Health Care Certificate of Need Law; Repeal.


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Introduced
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Repeal Sections 41-7-171 Through 41-7-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Health Care Certificate Of Need Law Of 1979; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 25-41-7, 35-1-19, 41-3-15, 41-4-18, 41-9-11, 41-9-23, 41-9-68, 41-9-209, 41-9-210, 41-71-7, 41-71-19, 41-73-5, 41-75-1, 41-75-5, 41-75-9, 41-75-25, 41-77-1, 41-77-5, 41-77-21, 41-77-23, 41-77-25, 43-11-9, 43-11-19, 43-13-117.5 And 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Repeal Section 41-9-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the Mississippi Health Care Certificate of Need Law of 1979 and makes conforming changes to several related statutes. The bill removes the certificate of need requirement for various healthcare facilities and services, allowing them to operate without securing prior approval from the state. The bill also makes amendments to provisions related to the operation and licensing of ambulatory surgical facilities, abortion facilities, birthing centers, and other healthcare entities. Overall, the bill aims to deregulate the healthcare industry in Mississippi by eliminating the certificate of need program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Comprehensive Health Care Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities

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