House Bill 2100 and Senate Bill 2281 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the certificate of need process. The bill primarily focuses on the deletion of various subdivisions and subsections within Section 68-11, which pertain to the regulations and requirements for obtaining a certificate of need. Specifically, it removes subdivisions from Sections 68-11-1602, 68-11-1607, and 68-11-1614, as well as a subdivision from Section 68-11-1620. Notably, the bill eliminates references to mental health and substance abuse services in the context of these regulations.

The changes aim to streamline the certificate of need process by reducing the number of regulatory requirements and potentially easing the pathway for healthcare providers to obtain necessary approvals. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, contingent upon the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-11-1602(10)(A)(ix), 68-11-1602, 68-11-1602(16), 68-11-1607, 68-11-1614(b), 68-11-1614, 68-11-1614(c), 68-11-1620(c)(12), 68-11-1620