S.370

Repeal Certificate of Need Laws

Chamber Passed·4/17/25

North Carolina S370 repeals Certificate of Need laws, allowing hospitals to temporarily waive rules and increase bed capacity.

North Carolina S370 repeals the state's Certificate of Need laws, which previously required hospitals to obtain approval before expanding services or facilities. The bill allows hospitals to temporarily waive certain rules and increase bed capacity without prior approval. It also modifies definitions related to health care facilities and providers, and repeals several statutes related to the Certificate of Need process. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–17 · Apr 17, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

31 Yea

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17 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 28, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 17, 2025

House

Regular Message Received From Senate