HB1201
Certificate of public need; exception for independent outpatient or ambulatory surgery facilities.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Phillip Scott (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Certificate of public need; exception for independent outpatient or ambulatory surgery facilities.
Creates an exception from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public need for facilities for outpatient or ambulatory surgery with up to three operating rooms that are not affiliated with a hospital. The bill requires hospitals to obtain a certificate of public need before acquiring an excepted facility.-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101650D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1201)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
