Bill > S1040

This bill repeals the requirement for a Certificate of Need (CON) for ambulatory surgical facilities and for inpatient rehabilitation services, facilities, and beds, meaning these types of healthcare providers will no longer need state government approval to establish or expand their services. The bill also appropriates $50,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement these changes and to develop a plan for the gradual elimination of all remaining CON laws in the state, with a goal of completing this phase-out within three years. Additionally, the bill removes outdated definitions related to behavioral health facilities that are no longer subject to CON review. The CON process is a state-level regulatory mechanism that requires healthcare providers to obtain permission before offering new services or building new facilities, intended to control healthcare costs and ensure equitable access.