Certificate of Need Law; bring forward provisions of.
SB 2473 reorganizes Mississippi's Certificate of Need Law by bringing forward sections 41-7-171 through 41-7-209 (designated as the "Mississippi Health Care Certificate of Need Law of 1979") and making minor technical adjustments to section 41-7-185. The bill does not change substantive requirements but updates the law's structure for clarity and future amendment. It affects health care facilities and providers needing state approval for major capital investments or service expansions under the existing Certificate of Need framework. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026.
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died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Public Health and Welfare
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Hob Bryan
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