Wyoming HB289: Certificate of need repeal-3.

What the bill says

An act relating to public health and safety; authorizing the department of health to approve alterations or additions to health care facilities for purposes of health care and life safety compliance determinations only; repealing bed expansion limitations for nursing care facilities and hospitals as specified; requiring reports; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; authorizing the department of health to approve alterations or additions to health care facilities for purposes of health care and life safety compliance determinations only; repealing bed expansion limitations for nursing care facilities and hospitals as specified; requiring reports; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 35‐2‐906(a) is amended to exemption. (a) A licensee who contemplates construction of or alteration or addition to a health care facility shall submit plans and specifications to the division for preliminary inspection and approval prior to commencing construction. Significant changes to the original plans must also be submitted and approved prior to implementation. The plans and any changes shall indicate any increase in the number of beds. Information submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be used by the division only for purposes of health care and life safety compliance determinations. Section 2. W.S. 35‐2‐901(a)(v) and 35‐2‐906(b), (c), (f) and (g) are repealed. Section 3. On or before September 1, 2029, the department of health shall report to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee on the status of construction of nursing care facilities and whether hospitals and nursing care facilities are positively or adversely affected by this act. Section 4. This act is effective July 1, 2026. (END) Speaker of the House …

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Sponsors

• Rob Geringer (R, H42) · primary sponsor
• Lawley, Martha (R, H27)
• Neiman, Chip (R, H01)
• Singh, Daniel (R, H61)
• Clarence Styvar (R, H12)
• J.D. Williams (R, H02)
• Crum, Gary (R, S10)
• Kolb, John (R, S12)
• Chris Rothfuss (D, S09)
• Steinmetz, Cheri (R, S03)

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2025: Governor Signed HEA No. 0049
2. March 3, 2025: Assigned Chapter Number 102
3. February 27, 2025: S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-5-2-0-0
4. February 27, 2025: Assigned Number HEA No. 0049
5. February 27, 2025: H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0049
6. February 27, 2025: S President Signed HEA No. 0049
7. February 26, 2025: S 3rd Reading:Laid Back
8. February 25, 2025: S 2nd Reading:Passed
9. February 24, 2025: S 2nd Reading:Laid Back
10. February 21, 2025: S COW:Passed

Votes

• S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0 (February 27, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 19, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0 (February 12, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0 (February 7, 2025): 58 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB289?

HB289 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Certificate of need repeal-3.

What does HB289 do?

In its own words: An act relating to public health and safety; authorizing the department of health to approve alterations or additions to health care facilities for purposes of health care and life safety compliance determinations only; repealing bed expansion limitations for nursing care facilities and hospitals as specified; requiring reports; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB289?

Chaptered as of March 3, 2025. Latest action: Governor Signed HEA No. 0049 (March 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB289?

Rob Geringer (R, H42), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB289?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0289