AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR THE EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

This bill eliminates the Certificate of Need (CON) requirement for healthcare providers seeking to expand services like adding beds, equipment, or facilities. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations that would otherwise need state approval before expanding. By removing this approval process, the bill aims to improve healthcare delivery and reduce costs by making it easier for providers to increase service capacity. The change applies to all healthcare expansions covered under current CON regulations.