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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ELIMINATING THE PURCHASE OF POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SCANNERS FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners to undergo Certificate of Need (CON) review in North Carolina. A Certificate of Need is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain approval from state authorities before purchasing expensive medical equipment or making significant capital investments. By repealing the specific section of the General Statutes (G.S. 131E-176(16)f1.8) that previously mandated CON review for PET scanners, the bill effectively eliminates this regulatory hurdle, making it easier for healthcare facilities to acquire these advanced medical imaging devices. The bill would become effective immediately upon becoming law, which means healthcare providers would no longer need to seek state approval before purchasing a PET scanner, potentially increasing access to this diagnostic technology and reducing administrative burdens on medical providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Grant Campbell (R)*,
Mary Belk (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Paul Scott (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H664 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H664v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H664v0.pdf |
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