SB168Introduced in the Senate
Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services.
Introduced by Christie New Craig, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Certificate of public need; exception; maternal and perinatal health services. Creates an exception to certificate of public need requirements for any project or action related to maternal and perinatal health services. The bill also removes neonatal intensive care from the definition of tertiary care for purposes of determining health planning regions.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N) · January 29, 2026
9
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Christie New Craig | 19 | No |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102320D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Assigned Education sub: Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB168)
Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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