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SB2538Introduced in the Senate

CON; a party that loses a hearing that party requested on an applicant's request for a CON shall pay all fees related to such hearing.

Failed

Introduced by Kevin Blackwell, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 41-7-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party Requesting A Hearing On An Application For A Health Care Certificate Of Need Who Does Not Prevail At The Hearing Shall Pay All Attorney, Consultant And Other Fees Within 90 Days Of The Hearing Officer's Decision; To Require Security For Costs Related To Such A Hearing From The Party Initiating The Hearing And To Provide That The Amount Of Such Security Shall Be Determined By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That Such Hearings Shall Be Based On The Discretion Of The State Department Of Health With No Judicial Review Following Hearing Determinations; To Bring Forward Sections 41-7-173 And 41-7-191, Which Relate To The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

March 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · February 11, 2026

52

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

  2. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  3. Amended

  4. Passed As Amended

  5. Transmitted To House

  6. Referred To Public Health and Human Services;State Affairs

  7. Died In Committee

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