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MS SB2004
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Reimbursement of all attorney, consultant, and other hearing-related fees must be made in full within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision.
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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