Lawmakers in North Carolina have advanced legislation that would repeal parts of the state’s certificate-of-need law, the Triangle Business Journal reported May 26.
Senate Bill 1040 cleared the state Senate Health Committee earlier in May. The bill would eliminate CON requirements for ASCs across the state and remove the approval process for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
The bill expands upon a 2023 proposal that first loosened restrictions in the state, according to the report. If approved, the first major changes would take effect July 1.
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