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MS SB2146
Bill
Status
2/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
William Longwitz
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AI Summary
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Lowers job and investment thresholds for health care industry facilities that do not provide direct patient care to 5 new full-time jobs and/or $3 million capital investment (down from 25 jobs and/or $10 million for direct patient care facilities)
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Allows health care industry facilities that do not provide direct patient care to locate anywhere within the county containing a health care industry zone, rather than within a 5-mile radius of a hospital
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Maintains existing requirements for direct patient care facilities to be located within 5 miles of a hospital with a certificate of need for hospital beds
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Applies to businesses engaged in pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, medical equipment, medical supplies, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and related manufacturing or distribution
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Effective date of July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; facilities that don't provide patient care may locate anywhere in the county where zone is.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2013