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MS SB2004

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-7-197 of Mississippi Code to require parties requesting a hearing on a health care Certificate of Need (CON) application to pay the applicant's costs and attorney fees if the hearing officer determines the applicant's request merits approval.

  • Extends the cost-reimbursement requirement to parties who appeal a hearing officer's decision to court and lose on appeal, requiring the court to enforce the same reimbursement obligation.

  • Reimbursement of all attorney, consultant, and other hearing-related fees must be made in full within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Health Care CON review; party requesting or appealing a hearing on application is responsible for costs and attorney fees.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/5/2017

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