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MS SB2538
MS SB2538CON; a party that loses a hearing that party requested on an applicant's request for a CON shall pay all fees related to such hearing.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-7-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party Requesting A Hearing On An Application For A Health Care Certificate Of Need Who Does Not Prevail At The Hearing Shall Pay All Attorney, Consultant And Other Fees Within 90 Days Of The Hearing Officer's Decision; To Require Security For Costs Related To Such A Hearing From The Party Initiating The Hearing And To Provide That The Amount Of Such Security Shall Be Determined By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That Such Hearings Shall Be Based On The Discretion Of The State Department Of Health With No Judicial Review Following Hearing Determinations; To Bring Forward Sections 41-7-173 And 41-7-191, Which Relate To The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's Certificate of Need (CON) law, which requires state approval for certain healthcare facility projects. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that require any party who requests a hearing on a CON application and does not win that hearing to pay all associated attorney, consultant, and other fees within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision. Additionally, the party initiating the hearing must provide security for costs, with the amount determined by the State Department of Health, and these hearings will be at the discretion of the Department with no further judicial review. The bill also brings forward existing sections of the CON law for potential amendment, which define terms like "affected person" and "health care facility," and outline the types of projects requiring a CON.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;State Affairs (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2538.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2538PS.htm |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2538_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.htm |
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