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.
Introduced by Kevin Blackwell, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;State Affairs
Died In Committee
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