AN ACT STREAMLINING HEALTH CARE FACILITY APPROVALS.

Summary

The bill establishes a three‑person panel within the Department of Public Health to make final decisions on all certificate‑of‑need applications, civil penalties, cease‑and‑desist orders, and related policies beginning Jan. 1 2027. A new Certificate of Need Unit will receive applications, prepare summary analyses, and determine when a certificate is required. The changes are intended to speed up approvals and centralize oversight of hospitals, clinics, and other health‑care facilities.

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