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MS SB2084

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-7-197 of the Mississippi Code regarding Certificate of Need (CON) review procedures for health care facilities.

  • Requires a party who requests a hearing on a CON application to reimburse the applicant for all attorney fees, consultant fees, and other hearing-related costs if the hearing officer determines the applicant's request merits approval.

  • Extends the same reimbursement requirement to any interested party who appeals the hearing officer's final order to court and loses the appeal.

  • Reimbursement must be made in full within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision or court decision.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018.

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

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/4/2018

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