Bill > SB2682

This bill repeals the Mississippi Health Care Certificate of Need Law of 1979, which previously required healthcare facilities to obtain state approval before making significant changes or expansions. Specifically, the bill eliminates multiple sections of the Mississippi Code that governed the certificate of need (CON) process, effectively removing the requirement for healthcare providers to seek state permission before establishing new facilities, adding hospital beds, or making major investments in medical infrastructure. The bill makes numerous conforming amendments to other sections of state law, removing references to the certificate of need process and updating language across various healthcare-related statutes. By removing these regulatory barriers, the bill aims to potentially increase healthcare facility development and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving healthcare providers and state agencies time to adapt to the new regulatory environment. The bill represents a significant deregulation of healthcare facility expansion in Mississippi, potentially opening up more opportunities for new medical services and infrastructure development.