Repeals certificate of need laws for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services in North Carolina.

This bill repeals the certificate of need laws for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services in North Carolina. It also appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement these changes and develop a plan for the phased elimination of the state's remaining certificate of need laws. The bill defines key terms such as "ambulatory surgical facility" and "ambulatory surgical program," and it includes provisions for the operation and licensing of these facilities. The repeal becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Repeals certificate of need laws for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services in North Carolina.

This bill repeals the certificate of need laws for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services in North Carolina. It also appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement these changes and develop a plan for the phased elimination of the state's remaining certificate of need laws. The bill defines key terms such as "ambulatory surgical facility" and "ambulatory surgical program," and it includes provisions for the operation and licensing of these facilities. The repeal becomes effective July 1, 2026.