Bill > H455

This bill repeals North Carolina's Certificate of Need (CON) laws, which previously required healthcare providers to obtain government approval before establishing new medical facilities, expanding services, or making significant investments in medical equipment. The legislation systematically removes references to CON requirements across multiple sections of North Carolina's General Statutes, effectively eliminating the regulatory framework that has historically controlled healthcare facility development. The bill comprehensively addresses various healthcare-related definitions, removing language related to CON processes and updating references in statutes concerning health facilities, hospitals, and medical services. Key changes include modifying definitions for healthcare facilities, removing provisions about CON requirements for hospices, intermediate care facilities, and other medical institutions, and repealing entire sections of law related to the Certificate of Need process. Notably, the bill sets January 1, 2026, as the effective date, providing a substantial transition period for healthcare providers and regulatory agencies to adapt to the new legal landscape. The repeal aims to reduce barriers to healthcare infrastructure development and potentially increase competition and access to medical services by removing the governmental pre-approval process for new healthcare facilities and services.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H455