SB171

AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

Introduced·2/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB171 eliminates the requirement for a certificate of need to establish or operate a health facility or provide health services.

Kentucky SB171 creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to eliminate the need for a certificate of need for establishing or operating a health facility or providing health services. This change applies to certificates issued by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or any other state agency, effective on or after the Act's effective date. All existing certificates of need are deemed null and void under this new law.

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History

Feb 6

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 6

Senate

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