The bill S. 693 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by modifying Section 44-7-170, which pertains to exemptions from the Certificate of Need requirements. The key change proposed in this bill is the inclusion of veteran nursing homes owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs in the list of facilities exempt from these requirements. This addition recognizes the unique needs of veteran care facilities and aims to streamline their operational processes.

In addition to the new insertion regarding veteran nursing homes, the bill retains existing exemptions for other healthcare facilities, such as new hospitals in counties without existing hospitals and federal hospitals. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Committee on Medical Affairs and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 44-7-170
Latest Version: 44-7-170