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MS SB2532
MS SB2532Certificate of need; delete requirement to obtain for psychiatric hospitals, renal disease facilities and additional facilities.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Certificate Of Need Requirement For Licensed Psychiatric Services If Such Services Had Not Been Provided By The Proposed Provider On A Regular Basis Within The Period Of 12 Months Prior To The Time Such Services Would Be Offered; To Provide That, Beginning On July 1, 2026, The State Department Of Health Shall Not Require A Certificate Of Need For Any Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Psychiatric Hospital, End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) Facility, Intermediate Care Facility For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Child/adolescent Psychiatric Beds Or Any Other Licensed Psychiatric Services Or Mental Health Services; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, removes the requirement for a Certificate of Need (CON) from the State Department of Health for various healthcare facilities and services, including psychiatric residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and any other licensed psychiatric or mental health services. A Certificate of Need is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain approval before offering new services or expanding existing ones, intended to ensure that healthcare resources are used efficiently and meet community needs. By eliminating this requirement for these specific types of facilities and services, the bill aims to streamline the process for establishing or expanding them.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2532.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2532IN.htm |
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