H 771·VT·house
An act relating to exempting ambulatory surgical centers from certificate of need requirements
In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Dobrovich (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the need for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) to obtain a certificate of need (CON) before operating. It applies to any ASC licensed under Chapter 49, allowing new centers to bypass the CON process and letting pending applications be withdrawn. The change aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for outpatient surgery facilities.
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