Repealing Certificate of Need for Health Care Facilities
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0775 Bill No.: HB0289 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 25LSO-0775 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0049 Chapter No.: 102 Prime Sponsor: Geringer Catch Title: Certificate of need repeal-3. Has Report: Yes Subject: Alterations to health care facilities. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes the Department of Health to approve alterations or additions to health care facilities for purposes of health care and life safety compliance determinations only. This act repeals bed expansion limitations for nursing care facilities and hospitals. Comments: Requires a report from the Department of Health to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee on or before September 1, 2029. Has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it will increase general fund costs by shifting Medicaid patients to new nursing homes that do not accept them, potentially leading to higher taxes.
R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill arguing that repealing certificate of need will increase competition, thereby improving both the quality and quantity of nursing home care for an aging population.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because repealing the restrictions will eliminate monopolies and foster competition to create better nursing homes.
R · S07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill based on a general principle favoring less regulation.
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The amendment changes the year from 2026 to 2025 in a specific part of the bill.