Introduced
by
To eliminate certain “Certificate of Need” restrictions on small hospitals with “swing beds” in short-term nursing care programs (meaning beds that can be used for either acute care or long term nursing care). The state “Certificate of Need” program limits the availability of health care facilities and technology by requiring health care providers to seek permission from a state commission for new or expanded facilities.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
by
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To eliminate certain “Certificate of Need” restrictions on small hospitals with “swing beds” in short-term nursing care programs (meaning beds that can be used for either acute care or long term nursing care). The state “Certificate of Need” program limits the availability of health care facilities and technology by requiring health care providers to seek permission from a state commission for new or expanded facilities.
