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This bill removes chemical dependency services and facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities from Mississippi's Certificate of Need (CON) law requirements. Specifically, the bill eliminates references to chemical dependency hospitals and psychiatric residential treatment facilities in various sections of Mississippi's healthcare facility regulations, effectively exempting these types of facilities from the state's existing CON review process. The changes mean that providers of chemical dependency and psychiatric residential treatment services will no longer need to obtain state approval before establishing new facilities, adding beds, or offering new services. The bill also makes technical corrections to related sections of state law regarding birthing centers, updating language and removing outdated references to the CON law. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for healthcare providers and state agencies to prepare for the new regulatory landscape. By removing these regulatory barriers, the bill aims to potentially increase access to mental health and chemical dependency treatment services in the state by making it easier for providers to establish and expand such facilities.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0254.xml