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MS SB2743

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Health must issue a certificate of need to the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for converting up to 500 beds into crisis or substance abuse treatment beds
  • Converted beds may only be used at existing state mental retardation facilities currently under the direction or control of the Department of Mental Health
  • The conversion is exempt from the standard requirement of substantial compliance with the State Health Plan's projection of need
  • The conversion is also exempt from the formal certificate of need hearing process typically required under Section 41-7-197
  • Effective date is July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Health care CON; authorize Mississippi Department of Mental Health to convert beds for crisis or substance abuse treatment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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