HB409

AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

Introduced·1/15/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB409 amends the certificate of need requirements for health facilities and services.

Kentucky HB409 revises the certificate of need requirements for health facilities and services. It defines terms such as "capital expenditure minimum," "major medical equipment expenditure minimum," and "ambulatory surgical center." The bill specifies that certain actions, such as establishing a health facility, making substantial changes in bed capacity, altering a project, or acquiring major medical equipment, require a certificate of need if they exceed specified cost thresholds. It also outlines the formal review process and prohibits ex parte contacts during the review cycle.

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Current
Health Services Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 23

House

to Health Services (H)

Jan 15

House

introduced in House

Jan 15

House

to Committee on Committees (H)