This bill proposes the repeal of the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act, along with the elimination of various obsolete provisions related to it. Specifically, it amends sections 71-20,103 and 71-20,105 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, harmonizing the remaining provisions and streamlining the process for hospital acquisitions under the Nonprofit Hospital Sale Act. The bill also repeals numerous sections that are no longer relevant to current law.

Key changes include the removal of the requirement for a certificate of need in the acquisition process and the establishment of a more straightforward application process for hospital acquisitions. The definition of "person" is expanded to include various legal entities, ensuring clarity in the context of hospital ownership and control. Overall, the bill aims to simplify regulatory requirements and eliminate outdated legal frameworks surrounding health care facility acquisitions in Nebraska.