CON; remove end-stage renal disease facilities from application of law.

HB 5 would have exempted end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities, including freestanding dialysis centers, from Mississippi's certificate of need (CON) law. This would have directly affected dialysis providers by removing the requirement to obtain state approval before building, expanding, or making major capital investments. The key mechanism was amending Section 41-7-173 to remove ESRD facilities from the definition of "health care facility" subject to CON review. The bill aimed to streamline operations for these facilities by eliminating a state oversight process for their expansions or new construction. (Note: The bill died in committee on 2026-02-03 and did not become law.)