Exempt counties with certain population growth from the CON process

HB 3311 exempts West Virginia counties with 0.5% or greater annual population growth (since 2020) from certificate of need (CON) requirements for healthcare facilities. This permanent exemption applies to counties meeting the threshold and covers specific CON regulations (§16-2D-8, -12, -13, -14). The bill requires the Health Care Authority to publish an annual report listing qualifying counties using birth, death, immigration, and emigration data starting July 2025. It directly affects counties meeting the population growth criteria, removing a regulatory barrier for healthcare expansion. The legislation aims to streamline healthcare development in growing areas without altering CON standards for other counties.