CON; remove chemical dependency services and facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities from CON law.

HB 254 removes chemical dependency treatment centers and psychiatric residential treatment facilities from Mississippi's Certificate of Need (CON) law. This means providers of these services no longer need state approval before building new facilities or expanding existing ones. The bill amends specific health code sections to delete these services from CON requirements, streamlining regulatory processes. It directly affects mental health and addiction treatment providers across Mississippi by reducing barriers for facility development.