CON; Health Department shall issue for construction of an acute care hospital in Tunica County.

HB 320 would allow Tunica County entities (like the Health Care Authority or Board of Supervisors) to apply for a Certificate of Need (CON) to build a new acute care hospital, provided they prove its feasibility. The State Department of Health would be required to issue the CON for this specific project, bypassing standard CON review for new hospital construction in Tunica County. This bill specifically targets hospital development needs in Tunica County and does not affect other healthcare facilities or services. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.