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KY SB348
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gex Williams
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AI Summary
- Exempts ophthalmology and endoscopy ambulatory surgical centers from certificate of need (CON) requirements if they are limited to ophthalmic surgery or endoscopic procedures and 100% owned by physicians who practice at the facility
- Ambulatory surgical centers still require licensure and CON approval except where specifically exempted under KRS 216B.020
- Grandfathers ambulatory surgical centers licensed as of July 12, 2012, allowing them to continue operations without obtaining a CON regardless of prior approval status
- Makes technical amendments throughout KRS 216B.020 and 216B.061, including updating statutory references and modernizing language (e.g., replacing "which" with "that")
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to ambulatory surgical centers.
State Agencies
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Committee on Committees3/2/2026
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