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MS SB2538
Bill
AI Summary
- Parties requesting a hearing on an approved Certificate of Need (CON) application who do not prevail must reimburse the applicant for all attorney, consultant, and other fees within 90 days of the hearing officer's decision
- Security for costs must be posted by the party initiating the hearing at the time the request is made, with the amount determined by the State Department of Health
- CON hearings become discretionary decisions of the State Department of Health with no judicial review following hearing determinations
- The bill amends Section 41-7-197 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing CON review procedures
- Existing CON law requires review for new health care facilities, bed changes, and services including open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, nursing home care, home health services, and ambulatory surgical services
Legislative Description
CON; a party that loses a hearing that party requested on an applicant's request for a CON shall pay all fees related to such hearing.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services2/16/2026
Public Health and Welfare1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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