This bill amends Section 50-5-302 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the publication process for Certificate of Need letters of intent. A significant change is the requirement for the Department to publish descriptions of received letters of intent on its website instead of in a newspaper of general circulation, as previously mandated. This shift aims to streamline the process and improve accessibility to information regarding proposed healthcare facility acquisitions and services.

Additionally, the bill outlines the application and review process for Certificate of Need, including timelines for submission and review, as well as the conditions under which comparative reviews may occur. It establishes a clear framework for communication between the department and applicants, ensuring that applicants are notified of deadlines and that their applications are processed in a timely manner. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes a provision for notifying tribal governments in Montana about the changes.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-5-302
SB0088_1(1): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(2): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(3): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(4): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(5): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(6): 50-5-302
SB0088_1: 50-5-302
SB0088_2: 50-5-302
SB0088_X(1): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(10): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(11): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(12): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(2): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(3): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(4): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(5): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(6): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(7): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(8): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(9): 50-5-302
SB0088_X: 50-5-302