Requesting public meetings for certificate of need applications for special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations.

The bill requests the State Health Planning and Development Agency and Department of Health to hold public meetings for all certificate of need applications for proposed special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations. It aims to ensure transparency and public input in the review process, as current administrative review does not require public meetings unless requested by interested parties. The bill also requests the State Health Planning and Development Agency to adopt rules requiring applicants to appear before neighborhood boards.

Requesting public meetings for certificate of need applications for special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations.

The bill requests the State Health Planning and Development Agency and Department of Health to hold public meetings for all certificate of need applications for proposed special treatment facilities in neighborhoods with community associations. It aims to ensure transparency and public input in the review process, as current administrative review does not require public meetings unless requested by interested parties. The bill also requests the State Health Planning and Development Agency to adopt rules requiring applicants to appear before neighborhood boards.