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MS SB2028

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-7-197 of Mississippi Code to require any party requesting a hearing on a health care Certificate of Need (CON) application to pay costs and attorney fees if they do not prevail at the hearing.

  • Extends the cost-shifting requirement to any party who appeals a hearing officer's order to court and loses the appeal, with the court applying the same reimbursement requirement.

  • Applies only when an applicant receives a staff recommendation for approval and a hearing is requested by an interested party, with full reimbursement due within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

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

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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