This bill amends the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act by changing the validity period for a new or modified certificate of need. Specifically, the bill establishes that such certificates will now be valid for a period of three years, as opposed to the previous one-year validity period. Additionally, the bill allows for the renewal of the certificate for up to one year if the holder demonstrates that they are meeting the required timetable or making a good faith effort to do so.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the department must provide written notice to applicants regarding the decision on their renewal application within thirty days of receipt. This decision will be considered final for the purposes of appeal unless it is contested. The original section of the law that established the previous one-year validity period is repealed as part of this legislative change.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 71-5848.01
Slip Law: 71-5848.01