The bill amends existing public health and safety regulations by allowing the Department of Health to provide comments on plans for alterations or additions to health care facilities, rather than requiring approval. Specifically, it modifies W.S. 35-2-906(a) to replace the requirement for "approval" with "comment" regarding the submission of plans and specifications for construction or alterations. Additionally, significant changes to the original plans must also be submitted for comment before implementation.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain limitations related to bed expansion for nursing care facilities and hospitals, as specified in W.S. 35-2-901(a)(v) and W.S. 35-2-906(b), (c), (f), and (g). These changes aim to streamline the process for health care facilities to expand and adapt while ensuring that the Department of Health remains involved in the planning stages. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-2-906, 35-2-901