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HB 5709

Health facilities: certificate of need; certificate of need requirements for certain outpatient imaging centers; modify. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224d.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 3 co-sponsors

Bill modifies Michigan's certificate of need requirements for outpatient imaging centers, adjusting regulatory approval thresholds for establishing or expanding imaging services.

bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5709

Legislative bill overview

HB 5709 modifies Michigan's certificate of need (CON) requirements for outpatient imaging centers. The bill adjusts regulatory thresholds or procedures that healthcare facilities must follow before establishing or expanding imaging services. This represents a change to the state's health facility licensing and approval process.

Why is this important

Certificate of need laws control whether new healthcare facilities can be built or expanded, significantly affecting healthcare access and competition. Changes to these requirements can either reduce barriers to new imaging services or alter how healthcare markets operate in Michigan, impacting patient access times and healthcare costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Deregulation vs. Planning: Relaxing CON requirements could increase imaging center availability but may eliminate oversight intended to prevent unnecessary duplication and waste
  • Healthcare Access and Equity: Reduced requirements might enable more convenient access in underserved areas, but could concentrate services in profitable urban markets
  • Facility Competition: Changes could affect existing hospitals and imaging centers' competitive position and financial viability, particularly in rural areas

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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