Lt. Governor Burt Jones Applauds Final Passage of Certificate of Need Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2024

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on the final passage of House Bill 1339, the Lt. Governor’s priority legislation reforming Georgia’s antiquated Certificate of Need (CON) laws.

“I have never wavered on my commitment to increase quality healthcare access for all Georgians,” said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. “For decades, CON laws have unfortunately represented a barrier to expanding quality healthcare. Today, we took a step towards reforming CON in Georgia and alleviating the roadblocks Georgians face in their efforts to receive accessible and quality healthcare. I want to thank Speaker Jon Burns, as well as Senators Bill Cowsert, Greg Dolezal, and Ben Watson, for their work on this important issue.”

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