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Last action · March 2, 2026

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Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB348

AN ACT relating to ambulatory surgical centers.

Amend KRS 216B.020 to exempt ophthalmology and endscopy surgical centers meeting certain criteria from the requirement to obtain a certificate of need; make technical corrections; amend KRS 216B.061 to conform.

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This bill would allow certain eye surgery and endoscopy centers to open or expand without first obtaining a government approval called a certificate of need, as long as they meet specific criteria. Currently, many health care facilities in Kentucky must go through a certificate of need process before they can operate, which involves demonstrating that the community needs the service. Removing this requirement for these specific types of surgical centers could make it easier for…

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