Certificate of need; delete requirement to obtain for psychiatric hospitals, renal disease facilities and additional facilities.

An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Certificate Of Need Requirement For Licensed Psychiatric Services If Such Services Had Not Been Provided By The Proposed Provider On A Regular Basis Within The Period Of 12 Months Prior To The Time Such Services Would Be Offered; To Provide That, Beginning On July 1, 2026, The State Department Of Health Shall Not Require A Certificate Of Need For Any Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Psychiatric Hospital, End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) Facility, Intermediate Care Facility For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Child/adolescent Psychiatric Beds Or Any Other Licensed Psychiatric Services Or Mental Health Services; And For Related Purposes.