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MS HB1617
MS HB1617CON; require SDH to provide detailed explanation on its website of reasons for providing exemptions or deviating from the State Health Plan.
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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 41-7-187, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The State Department Of Health Provides For An Academic Exemption From The Requirements Of The Certificate Of Need Law For Any Entity Or Otherwise Exempts Any Person Or Entity From Having To Obtain A Certificate Of Need For Any Activity That Would Otherwise Require The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need, The Department Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation On Its Website Of The Reasons For Exempting The Person Or Entity From The Requirements Of Certificate Of Need Law; To Amend Section 41-7-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever The Department Issues A Certificate Of Need That Does Not Comply With The Projection Of Need In The Applicable State Health Plan Or Otherwise Does Not Follow The State Health Plan When Issuing A Certificate Of Need, The Department Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation On Its Website Of The Reasons For Deviating From The State Health Plan With Regard To The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Need; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi State Department of Health (SDH) to publicly explain its decisions regarding healthcare facility approvals. Specifically, if the SDH grants an exemption from the Certificate of Need (CON) law, which is a process requiring healthcare providers to get permission before offering certain services or building new facilities, the department must post a detailed explanation on its website outlining the reasons for that exemption. Additionally, if the SDH approves a CON that doesn't align with the projections or guidelines set forth in the State Health Plan, which is a document outlining the state's healthcare needs and priorities, the department must also provide a detailed explanation on its website for why it deviated from the plan.
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/HB/HB1617.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1617IN.htm |
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