SB168
Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 29, 2026
Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
Chief Patron:
Christie New Craig (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Certificate of public need; exception; maternal and perinatal health services.
Creates an exception to certificate of public need requirements for any project or action related to maternal and perinatal health services. The bill also removes neonatal intensive care from the definition of tertiary care for purposes of determining health planning regions.-
Bill History
- 01/08/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102320D
- 01/08/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/20/2026 - Senate: Assigned Education sub: Health
- 01/28/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB168)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
