Health Care Certificate of Need Law; repeal.

SB 2560 would repeal Mississippi's Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) law, which required hospitals and health care facilities to obtain state approval before building new facilities or making major expansions. This repeal would remove a regulatory barrier for health care providers, allowing them to make facility decisions without state review. The bill also includes minor conforming changes to other state laws that referenced the repealed CON provisions to ensure consistency. The primary effect would be on health care providers across Mississippi, potentially increasing competition and reducing barriers to new facility development.