Committees · 2024 Regular Session
Public Health and Human Services
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2024 Regular Session.
Bills sent192
7% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out27%
51 of 192; 141 stopped in committee
Time in committee15 days
most between 8 and 31 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
2026226 bills
reported 24% · typically 12 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2025208 bills
reported 41% · typically 8 days, most 5–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2024192 bills
reported 27% · typically 15 days, most 8–31 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2023147 bills
reported 16% · typically 7 days, most 6–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2022150 bills
reported 13% · typically 10 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2021139 bills
reported 13% · typically 8 days, most 2–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2020136 bills
reported 15% · typically 14 days, most 6–27 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2019120 bills
reported 19% · typically 10 days, most 8–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2018105 bills
reported 19% · typically 8 days, most 3–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2017124 bills
reported 25% · typically 8 days, most 2–13 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2016123 bills
reported 24% · typically 8 days, most 3–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2015131 bills
reported 28% · typically 4 days, most 2–8 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2014153 bills
reported 25% · typically 8 days, most 1–11 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2013129 bills
reported 25% · typically 7 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2012139 bills
reported 26% · typically 9 days, most 3–10 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2011152 bills
reported 41% · typically 10 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2010183 bills
reported 42% · typically 10 days, most 8–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2009175 bills
reported 44% · typically 13 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members
2008184 bills
reported 43% · typically 13 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2024 Regular Session, newest first.
192 bills
Senate Bill 2862 · Radiological health services; authorize Board of Health to collect fees in congruence with certain federal regulation.
Sent April 2, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2727 · Mississippi K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force; create and provide membership and duties.
Sent April 1, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2857 · Medical cannabis act; set additional provisions related to background checks, department investigations, fees and appeals.
Sent March 28, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2883 · Community health workers; revise provisions of.
Sent March 27, 2024 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2152 · Department of Human Services; authorize to enter into lease with counties and to appoint certain county directors.
Sent March 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 2713 · Regional health authorities; create the Delta Regional Health Authority.
Sent March 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2727 · Mississippi K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force; create and provide membership and duties.
Sent March 19, 2024 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2888 · Medical Cannabis Research Advisory Board; enact and create the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program.
Sent March 19, 2024 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2156 · Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; create at UMMC.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2240 · Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2341 · Physician grant funding from Qualified Health Center Grant Program; extend date of funding.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2714 · Qualified residential treatment programs; authorize as alternative placements for children and youth in CPS custody.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2744 · Community mental health centers; rename and require certain oversight measures by Department of Mental Health.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2858 · Health benefit plans; set provisions related to diagnostic breast exams and individualized investigational drugs.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2860 · Medication Aide Act; enact to allow aides to assist in the administration of medication in personal care homes.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2862 · Radiological health services; authorize Board of Health to collect fees in congruence with certain federal regulation.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2871 · The Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act of 1997; amend to provide consistent reference to age.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2883 · Community health workers; revise provisions of.
Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2157 · Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; enact.
Sent March 12, 2024 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2072 · Physical therapy practice laws; revise various provisions of.
Sent March 11, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
172 more
Senate Bill 2340 · Harper Grace's Law; extend repealer on authority to research and dispense cannabidiol (CBD oil) for medical purposes.
Sent March 11, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2558 · Mental Health Regional Commissions; authorize boards of supervisors to agree to board compositions.
Sent March 11, 2024 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 775 · Prior authorization; impose certain requirements on health insurance issuers regarding.
Sent March 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 346 · "Seizure Safe Schools Act"; establish.
Sent March 5, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 419 · Health care certificate of need law; bring forward code sections related to.
Sent March 5, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1030 · DHS; authorize to enter into lease with counties having local offices to maximize federal funds.
Sent March 5, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1676 · Mississippi Intoxicating Hemp Regulation Act and Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise certain provisions of.
Sent March 5, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 478 · Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; create.
Sent February 28, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 1305 · Autopsies; create "Jenna's Law" to require autopsies to include inquiry about whether death was a result of seizure or epilepsy.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1329 · Physician records; require to be retained for minimum period of time.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1335 · Registry identification card; establish electronic format of and provide certain designation for on driver's license upon request.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1376 · Qualified residential treatment programs; authorize certain youth in Child Protection Services to be placed in.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1392 · Department of Child Protection Services; require to create a transition-aged youth aftercare housing program for young adults who were in foster care.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1412 · CON; exempt acute care hospitals in rural medically underserved areas from CON requirement to expand services to certain areas.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1414 · CON; increase minimum dollar amounts of capital expenditures that require issuance of.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1415 · Mississippi Tobacco Harm Reduction Act of 2024; create.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1416 · Water Quality Accountability Act; create.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1419 · Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedures, fines and temporary practice authority.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1422 · CON; Health Department shall issue for beds in a community living program for developmentally adults in Madison County.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1436 · CON; certain health care facilities that relinquished CON for inpatient psych services may have those beds licensed as separate entity.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1470 · Preeclampsia; Health Department prepare materials about complications of pregnancy due to, which providers shall provide to pregnant women.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1490 · Advance practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions relating to, including the collaborative agreement requirement.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1497 · COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations; prohibit until Health Department conducts study and determines they are safe.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1506 · Vaccine exemption; authorize for religious, philosophical or conscientious reasons.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1509 · State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1510 · Immunization and vaccination of preventable disease requirements for school children; exempt based on religious tenets.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1511 · Ivermectin; authorize pharmacists to provide to adults pursuant to collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1516 · COVID-19; require notice to family when death may have been caused by vaccine and authorize autopsy.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1524 · CON; Health Department shall issue for construction of an acute care hospital in Tunica County.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1526 · Mental health; authorize Department of Mental Health to establish minimum standards and services for privately-owned providers.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1534 · Screening and approval prgram for retail sale of products containing certain substances; establish.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1535 · Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1538 · County health departments; require nurse practitioner to be present weekly to provide free contraceptive supplies.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1573 · Child care; create exemption to State Department of Health licensure for certain church facilities.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1601 · Prescriptions drugs; prohibit licensing boards from prohibiting practitioners from prescribing for off-label use.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1610 · Licensing boards; prohibit from disciplinary or threatening discipline of health care providers for exercising free speech rights.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1628 · Trauma care system; increase certain assessments and fees to fund.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1631 · Ambulance services; provide for payment for treatment in place and provide for minimum reimbursement rate in health insurance policies.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1632 · Ambulance services; health insurance policies shall cover treatment of enrollees in place and transporting to an alternate destination.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1635 · Medication aides; provide for certification of by State Department of Health.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1636 · Trauma Care Systems Fund; revise composition of and eliminate Escrow Fund.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1637 · Radiological health services; revise fees charged by State Board of Health for providing.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1639 · Delta Regional Health Authority; create task force on the establishment of.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1640 · Mental Health; revise procedures for screening, evaluation and commitments for those with issues of.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1649 · Anesthesiologist assistants; provide for licensure and regulations by Board of Medical Licensure.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1650 · Vaccinations; provide for standard procedures for obtaining medical exemption from any required.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1652 · Advanced practice registered nurses; revise provisions relating to the collaborative relationship requirement.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1657 · CON; remove health services and all facilities except nursing homes, home health and long-term care hospitals from requirement for.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1676 · Mississippi Intoxicating Hemp Regulation Act and Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise certain provisions of.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1678 · Baby safety devices; require to be inspected and approved by Health Department before use by emergency medical services provider.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1680 · Students with disabilities; require school district to provide written notification to parents regarding any modification or access to benefits.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1682 · Certified nurse aides (CNAs); transfer administration of certification from Health Department to Board of Nursing.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1695 · Department of Mental Health; establish grant program to assist with crisis stabilization unit expenses.
Sent February 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
House Bill 1222 · Laser hair removal; restrict the practice of to certain health professionals.
Sent February 15, 2024 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1270 · Regional mental health commissions; revise the membership of certain.
Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1129 · Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce; transfer from UMMC to the State Department of Health.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1137 · Opioid antagonists; authorize community organizations and others to receive and administer.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1142 · DHS; authorize to use a combination of reporting systems to lower the department's error rate and avoid federal fines.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1150 · MS Emergency Drinking Water Network Act; create.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1154 · The Right to Contraception Act; create.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1169 · Parental consent for medical treatment and instruction in human sexuality; require for students in K-12 notwithstanding federal regulations.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1173 · Mississippi Coach Safely Act; create to require certain youth coaches to take injury mitigation and information course.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1202 · Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; enact.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1203 · Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act; extend repealer and make certain changes in.
Sent February 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 1100 · Minors; prohibit health care providers and institutions from providing health care to without parental consent.
Sent February 9, 2024 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1101 · Mississippi Enhanced Hospital Sustainability Grant Program; establish.
Sent February 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 1104 · State Board of Dental Examiners; clarify powers and duties relating to practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
Sent February 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 1114 · Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow persons convicted of certain crimes to practice after license reinstatement.
Sent February 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 1067 · Genetic counselors; provide for licensure and regulation of by State Board of Health.
Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 1068 · County medical examiners; require to enter information electronically.
Sent February 8, 2024 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1078 · Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; create at UMMC.
Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 1030 · DHS; authorize to enter into lease with counties having local offices to maximize federal funds.
Sent February 7, 2024 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 976 · Podiatric medicine and podiatrist; revise defintion of.
Sent February 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 990 · Tobacco tax; tax vapor products and use revenue for certain mental health purposes.
Sent February 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 50 days
House Bill 992 · CON; capital expenditures in any amount made by hospitals shall not require issuance of.
Sent February 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 840 · MS Adult Health and Privacy Act; create.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 848 · CON; remove chemical dependency services and facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities from CON law.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 877 · Food Deserts; require State Department of Health to track in Mississippi.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 906 · Professional music therapists; provide for licensure by State Department of Health.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 928 · Mental health screenings and assessments; require in all public schools.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 933 · Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce; transfer from UMMC to the State Department of Health.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 946 · Newborn screening program; include cytomegalvirus (CMV) in conditions tested for.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 951 · Rural hospital transfer to major hospital; prescribe certain conditions on such transfer when doctor deems medically necessary.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 952 · African American Resident Physician Scholarship Program; establish.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 956 · Certificate of need; direct issuance for an existing ambulatory surgical center.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 957 · Mississippi Tele-emergency Services Grant Program; create.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
House Bill 962 · Specialty Doctors to Rural Hospitals Grant Program; establish and provide eligibility.
Sent February 2, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
Senate Bill 2140 · Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact.
Sent February 1, 2024 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 791 · Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions.
Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
House Bill 799 · Mississippi Code; modernize terminology by replacing "mentally retarded" with "intellectual disability".
Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
House Bill 821 · Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions related to, including collaboration requirement.
Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
House Bill 711 · TANF benefits; provide child care and transportation for applicants during initial orientation meetings.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 714 · MRNA vaccinations; prohibit use of in food products and livestock intended for human consumption.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 715 · TANF funds; prohibit use of for college scholarships for persons not receiving TANF benefits.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 716 · TANF block grant; DHS shall transfer 30% of each year to CCDF for child care vouchers.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 718 · TANF funds; prohibit providing to any person whose income is more than 200% of poverty level.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 735 · Abortion; prohibit mail orders for medicines for.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 736 · Food labeling; require any food containing an mRNA vaccines to be clearly and conspicuously labeled.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 744 · Mississippi Child Poverty Task Force; create.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 753 · State Board of Cosmetology; extend repealer on.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 760 · MS Qualified Health Center Grant Program; extend date for Department of Health Grants for increased services and physicians.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 761 · Harper Grace's Law; extend repealer on authority to research and dispense CBD oil for medical purposes.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 764 · State Department of Health and State Board of Health; extend repealer on.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 775 · Prior authorization; impose certain requirements on health insurance issuers regarding.
Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 672 · Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.
Sent January 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
House Bill 680 · Certified nurse midwives; not required to have written collaborative agreement with physician to practice as.
Sent January 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
House Bill 684 · State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.
Sent January 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
House Bill 686 · Mississippi Adult Health and Privacy Act; create.
Sent January 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
House Bill 536 · Department of Mental Health and community health centers; expand outpatient services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 554 · Health care and education shortage assistance program; establish to help attract professionals to work in certain counties.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 563 · Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 574 · Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; increase monthly benefit amount for.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 577 · Essential health care workers premium pay; Department of Health to create program with Coronavirus Recovery Funds.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 578 · MS Hospital Emergency Grant Program; create to provide grants to hospitals having financial difficulties.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 582 · TANF benefits; remove certain restrictions and penalties for applicants and recipients.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 607 · DHS; direct to reinstate program of providing meals to older individuals in community setting.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 616 · Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; create at UMMC.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 641 · Abortion; prohibit mail order medicines to procure an.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 643 · Food labeling; require any food and mRNA vaccines to be clearly and conspicuously labeled.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 648 · Nurses; allow nurse practitioners and RNs to administer vitamins through IV therapy in a clinical setting.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 650 · Baby safety devices; create grant program to assist hospitals with cost of purchasing.
Sent January 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 41 days
House Bill 455 · Appropriation; Department of Health for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program.
Sent January 23, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 64 days
House Bill 456 · Appropriation; Health Department for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program.
Sent January 23, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 64 days
House Bill 461 · Appropriation; Health Department to provide funding to federally qualified health centers.
Sent January 23, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 64 days
House Bill 334 · Dental hygienists; authorize to work under the general supervision of a dentist in nursing homes.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 338 · The Mississippi Fatherhood Initiative Fund; create.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 346 · "Seizure Safe Schools Act"; establish.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 355 · Child care; DHS shall transfer to CCDF the first $40 Million of unspent TANF funds from prior FY to be used for child care vouchers.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 359 · Child care services; provide eligibility for certain persons under the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP).
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 397 · Hospitals; require to examine persons at ER with sickle cell disease symptoms within four hours after admission.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 419 · Health care certificate of need law; bring forward code sections related to.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 420 · Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; create.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 421 · Prior authorization; bring forward code sections related to.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 429 · Children's Resource Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children.
Sent January 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 43 days
House Bill 315 · Mississippi Code; modernize terminology by replacing "mentally retarded" with "intellectual disability".
Sent January 18, 2024 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 317 · EMS Memorial; Health Dept. shall design and construct to honor EMS personnel who died in line of duty.
Sent January 18, 2024 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 320 · Health benefit plans; prohibit from providing coverage or related services for clinician-administered drugs.
Sent January 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
House Bill 322 · CON law; remove certain health care facilities and services from.
Sent January 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
House Bill 323 · CON; remove chemical dependency services and facilities from requirements of the CON law.
Sent January 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
House Bill 17 · DPS; require to establish training component relating to autism spectrum disorder.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 18 · Department of Human Services; create a board of directors for.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 19 · Licensed professional counselors; revise qualifications for licensure for applicants who meet certain requirements.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 20 · Child care facilities; require licensing agency to disclose names of persons filing complaints against.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 21 · Mental health; require DMH to convert unused IDD beds to be used for alcohol and drug use services.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 22 · Mississippi Board of Human Services; create.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 23 · CON; authorize for nursing home in Jones County.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 24 · Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 25 · SNAP and TANF recipients; require those unemployed to take Test of Adult Basic Education.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 26 · DHS; develop process to ensure that subgrantees reflect the demographic makeup of the eligible population for the grants.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 27 · CON; provide for exception to home health agency moratorium for certain hospice licensees.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 28 · Mississippi Department of Human Services employees; remove prohibition on participating in political campaigns for.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 29 · Healthcare Coordinating Council; reconstitute and require to make report on specific health goals for the state.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 30 · Children's Advocacy Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 31 · Abortion; prohibit advertisement for.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 32 · County health departments; require nurse practitioner to be present weekly to provide contraceptive supplies.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 33 · Health; State Health Officer shall develop program to close the gap in health status of gender and racial groups.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 34 · Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until determination of disability.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 35 · Chronic diseases; direct Health Department to establish WISEWOMAN and WISEMAN programs in certain counties.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 36 · CON; remove end-stage renal disease facilities from application of law.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 37 · Physical therapists; revise circumstances and criteria under which they may implement treatment without a referral.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 38 · Long-term care facilities; require residents of certain to obtain a preneed contract within 6 months after admission.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 39 · Health and human services agencies; require to prepare video with nutrition and healthy eating information for benefit recipients.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 40 · Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act; create.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 41 · Podiatrist; authorize to perform ankle surgery when meet certain requirements.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 42 · MS Rural Dentists Scholarship Program; increase number of students who may be admitted into annually.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 44 · Physical therapists; not required to have prior work experience to work at PPEC center.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 45 · Physical therapists; require referral for services to remain valid for one year.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 46 · Mississippi Smoke-Free Air Act of 2024; create.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 76 · Physical therapists; revise circumstances and criteria under which they may implement treatment without a referral.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 98 · Disabilities, persons with; modernize terminology used to refer to.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 174 · Health plans; prohibit from imposing fees on health care providers for electronic fund transfers.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 177 · Dietician Licensure Compact; create.
Sent January 17, 2024 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate