Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and reforms state hospital certificate of need law and repeals restrictions on opening satellite emergency rooms in counties with an existing hospital in the state of Tennessee.

Highlights:

• Amends state hospital certificate of need law to specify that if the emergency room is located within 10 miles of the hospital’s main campus and not within 10 miles of another hospital, the new facility does not need to request a certificate of need (Sec. 1).

• Repeals restrictions on opening satellite emergency rooms in counties with an existing hospital in the state of Tennessee (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2024 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and reforms state hospital certificate of need law and repeals restrictions on opening satellite emergency rooms in counties with an existing hospital in the state of Tennessee.

Highlights:

• Amends state hospital certificate of need law to specify that if the emergency room is located within 10 miles of the hospital’s main campus and not within 10 miles of another hospital, the new facility does not need to request a certificate of need (Sec. 1).

• Repeals restrictions on opening satellite emergency rooms in counties with an existing hospital in the state of Tennessee (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2024 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text