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Relating to an exception to the application for and receipt of a certificate of need
Topics:Health care
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2020
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Birth centers that are accredited by the American Association of Birthing Centers would no longer need to get special permission from the Department of Public Health before opening. This change removes the requirement for these specific centers to apply for a certificate of need.1
Read the official explanation
This bill exempts birth centers accredited by the American association of birthing centers from the required prior application to the department of public health for and receipt of a certificate of need pursuant to Code chapter 135, subchapter VI.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 6, 2020. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part