AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-25-1, 73-25-3, 73-25-5, 73-25-14, 73-25-17, 73-25-18, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-33, 73-25-34, 73-25-53, 73-25-55, 73-25-57, 73-25-59, 73-25-61, 73-25-63, 73-25-65, 73-25-83, 73-25-87 AND 73-25-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS UNDER THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT AND TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT DOES NOT APPLY; TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE; TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF LICENSE RENEWAL; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PHYSICIANS TO REQUEST RETIRED STATUS; TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE; TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY; TO REVISE CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST LICENSEES, THE EVIDENTIARY STANDARD TO BE APPLIED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE IN A DETERMINATION REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION, THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS BY THE BOARD, THE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION, THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS AGAINST LICENSEES, AND PETITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSES; TO CLARIFY THE ACTION OF THE UNLAWFUL PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; TO DELETE A CERTAIN EXCEPTION TO LICENSURE; TO INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL CONDUCT THAT COULD BE ADDRESSED BY TREATMENT TO THE LIST OF REASONS A LICENSEE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION OF THEIR LICENSE; TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROCEDURES UNDER THE DISABLED PHYSICIAN LAW; TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; TO REVISE DISCIPLINARY ACTION THAT THE BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE, INCLUDING PLACING A LICENSEE ON PROBATION OR IMPOSING A PUNITIVE FINE; TO PROVIDE THAT A HEARING MUST BE HELD WITHIN 30 DAYS IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A PHYSICIAN'S CONTINUATION OF PRACTICE IS AN IMMEDIATE DANGER; TO EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED SOLELY IN THE PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY FROM THE CHAPTER; TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-43-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE STATISTICS TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-43-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC NOT RELATED TO THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 73-25-7, 73-25-9, 73-25-15, 73-25-19, 73-25-25, 73-25-39 AND 73-25-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO MEET AT THE CAPITOL AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXAMINING APPLICANTS; WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE FEE CHARGED BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE; WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR LOST MEDICAL LICENSES; WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO NONRESIDENT PHYSICIANS; WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR THOSE DESIRING TO PRACTICE OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN THE STATE; WHICH ALLOWS THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS; WHICH PROVIDES A TECHNICAL REFERENCE TO THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-137-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE POTENCY LIMITS FOR CANNABIS FLOWER AND TRIM AND FOR CANNABIS TINCTURES, OILS AND CONCENTRATES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-15-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A FOSTER YOUTH EARNED BENEFITS PROTECTION FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FOSTER CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES, THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE, NOTICE AND APPEALS, ANNUAL REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY, A SUCCESS SEQUENCE MILESTONE DISBURSEMENT PROGRAM, DISBURSEMENTS UPON EXIT FROM CARE, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "STATE TREASURY EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERMS "POOLED INVESTMENT VEHICLE," "STATE AGENCY" AND "STATE FISCAL OFFICER"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 27-105-32, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO ANNUALLY REVIEW EACH PUBLIC FUND, ACCOUNT OR TRUST THAT RECEIVES INTEREST ALLOCATION FROM A POOLED INVESTMENT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FUND, ACCOUNT OR TRUST THAT RECEIVES INTEREST HAD NO TRANSACTIONAL ACTIVITY, OTHER THAN THE RECEIPT OF INTEREST WITHIN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO PRECLUDE CERTAIN FUNDS, ACCOUNTS OR TRUSTS FROM RECEIVED INTEREST; TO DIRECT CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE CLOSED OR CONSOLIDATED WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY; TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN EXCEPTION TO THE INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER UPON A DEMONSTRATION OF SUFFICIENT JUSTIFICATION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 27-105-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH STATE AGENCY TO REVIEW ITS FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND TRUSTS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE TREASURY AND REPORT CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE TREASURER; TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER TO REPORT CERTAIN COMPILED INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE AND THE SENATE AND HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-105-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1, CHAPTER 386, LAWS OF 2025, TO RECONSTITUTE THE TAX SALES STUDY COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENTS AND CERTAIN PROCEDURE EFFECTIVE BEFORE THE COMMITTEE'S DISSOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR THE RECONSTITUTED COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE A DATE ON WHICH THE STUDY COMMITTEE SHALL DISSOLVE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A SUPPLEMENTARY STATE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY RECIPIENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT RECIPIENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 65 YEARS OF AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT RECIPIENTS MAY RECEIVE $100.00 PER MONTH; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION FOR APPLICANTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BENEFITS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESSING PERIOD, JOB-READINESS CLASS, WORK PROGRAM INTAKE PROCESS AND OTHER INITIAL ORIENTATION MEETINGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO TRANSFER 30% OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BLOCK GRANT RECEIVED BY THE STATE EACH FISCAL YEAR TO THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF), TO BE USED AS VOUCHERS TO PAY FOR CHILD CARE FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN UNDER THE CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM (CCPP); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO TRANSFER AT LEAST 30% OF THE BLOCK GRANT FOR THE STATE AND AVAILABLE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR TO BE USED AS VOUCHERS TO PAY FOR CHILD CARE FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN UNDER THE CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM (CCPP); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT CREATE A NEW SECTION WITHIN TITLE 41, CHAPTER 61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTOPSY IN THE CASE OF A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH OF AN INFANT OR CHILD, INCLUDING CASES OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS), SUDDEN UNEXPECTED INFANT DEATH (SUID) OR SUDDEN DEATH IN THE YOUNG (SDY), MUST INCLUDE MICROSCOPIC AND TOXICOLOGY STUDIES AND A REVIEW OF THE CHILD'S IMMUNIZATION AND MEDICAL RECORDS; TO REQUIRE THAT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DOCUMENT IN THE AUTOPSY REPORT ANY IMMUNIZATIONS AND EMERGENCY COUNTERMEASURES ADMINISTERED TO THE INFANT OR CHILD WITHIN 90 DAYS BEFORE THE INFANT'S OR CHILD'S DEATH AND REPORT THE CASE TO THE SUID AND SDY CASE REGISTRY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTOPSY IN THE CASE OF A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH SUSPECTED TO BE CAUSED BY SUDDEN ARRHYTHMIC DEATH SYNDROME (SADS) IN AN INDIVIDUAL OF ANY AGE MUST INCLUDE MICROSCOPIC AND TOXICOLOGY STUDIES AND A REVIEW OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S IMMUNIZATION AND MEDICAL RECORDS; TO REQUIRE THAT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DOCUMENT IN THE AUTOPSY REPORT ANY IMMUNIZATIONS AND EMERGENCY COUNTERMEASURES ADMINISTERED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WITHIN 90 DAYS BEFORE HIS OR HER DEATH AND REPORT THE CASE TO THE SUID AND SDY CASE REGISTRY IF THE INDIVIDUAL WAS YOUNGER THAN 20 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF DEATH; TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED AGAINST A COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER WHO FAILS TO REPORT A CASE OF SIDS, SUID OR SDY, OR OF SADS FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNGER THAN 20 YEARS OF AGE, TO THE SUID AND SDY CASE REGISTRY WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER COMPLETING THE AUTOPSY REPORT; TO DESIGNATE COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AS A PERMISSIBLE DISCLOSURE UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL MEDICAL PRIVACY LAWS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-61-59, 41-61-63 AND 41-61-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF EACH COUNTY IN WHICH A LOCAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES IS LOCATED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND HABITABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR SUCH LOCAL OFFICE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI HOSPITAL RECOVERY TRUST PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (DEPARTMENT) TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS AT HIGH FINANCIAL RISK TO HELP THOSE HOSPITALS BE MORE FINANCIALLY VIABLE SO THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE LOCATED; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI HOSPITAL RECOVERY TRUST FUND, WHICH SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND EXPENDED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING GRANTS TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT, A PUBLIC HOSPITAL MUST APPLY FOR THE GRANT AND INCLUDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT SHOWING THAT THE HOSPITAL IS AT HIGH FINANCIAL RISK; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF EACH GRANT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT, WITH PRIORITY FOR LARGER GRANTS BEING GIVEN TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS THAT ARE AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF CLOSING AND WHOSE SURVIVAL IS CRITICALLY ESSENTIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THAT THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL IS AT HIGH FINANCIAL RISK, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTE THE GRANT TO THE HOSPITAL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE ABOUT EACH GRANT MADE UNDER THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOCATE $150,000,000.00 FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HOSPITAL RECOVERY TRUST FUND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO TRANSFER AT LEAST 30% OF THE BLOCK GRANT FOR THE STATE AND AVAILABLE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO TRANSFER TO THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) EACH FISCAL YEAR THE FIRST $40,000,000.00 OF ANY UNSPENT, UNCOMMITTED TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FUNDS REMAINING FROM THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR, TO BE USED FOR VOUCHERS TO PAY FOR CHILD CARE FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN UNDER THE CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM (CCPP); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT AN AMENDMENT TO THE MISSISSIPPI CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) PLAN TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM (CCPP) AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL BY A CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR THE CHILD'S PARENT OR PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR A CHILD CARE CERTIFICATE; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT IN THE CCPP AFTER THE AMENDMENT IS APPROVED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.