AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-97, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH BY RULE AN ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE PROGRAM FOR LICENSEES WHO HAVE AN IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY WITH THE LICENSEE, AND THE LICENSEE MUST ENTER THE PROGRAM BEFORE THE BOARD HOLDS A DISCIPLINARY ACTION HEARING REGARDING THE LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ANY CARE, COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND/OR EDUCATION RECEIVED BY THE LICENSEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 73-50-2.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ON AN APPLICANT WHO ESTABLISHES RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE AND, BASED ON WORK EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE, IS SEEKING LICENSURE IN MISSISSIPPI AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL; TO REQUIRE SUCH APPLICANTS TO UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, SUBMIT TWO FORMS OF DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY RESIDENCY, AND MEET MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT WHO MISREPRESENTS HIS OR HER RESIDENCY, EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS, SUPERVISED PRACTICE RECORDS OR CRIMINAL HISTORY; TO AMEND SECTION 73-50-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-25-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE INCLUDES THE PRACTICE OF OBESITY MEDICINE; TO DEFINE OBESITY MEDICINE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-25-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF TELEMEDICINE TO INCLUDE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN AT A DISTANT SITE TO A PATIENT LOCATED AT AN ORIGINATING SITE USING HIPAA-COMPLIANT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS PRACTICING OBESITY MEDICINE TO PRESCRIBE LEGEND DRUGS, INCLUDING GLP-1 THERAPEUTICS, TO A PATIENT VIA TELEMEDICINE, SUBJECT TO THE CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO ADOPT RULES AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR A STATEWIDE OBSTETRICS SYSTEM OF CARE; TO SET THE STANDARDS FOR SUCH RULES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL BE THE LEAD AGENCY FOR OBSTETRICS SYSTEM OF CARE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT VENDORS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR OTHER ENTITIES SELECTED TO PROVIDE GOODS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO THE STATE THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO PROVIDE THAT GOODS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO SUBGRANTEES THROUGH A GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED BY THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM AND ADMINISTERED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY OR A VENDOR, SUBCONTRACTOR OR OTHER ENTITY SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY A PUBLIC AGENCY SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE PROCURED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO PROVIDE AN ORDER OF PRIORITY TO USE IN SELECTING SUBGRANTEES FOR RECEIPT OF GOODS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY VENDOR, SUBCONTRACTOR OR OTHER ENTITY SELECTED TO ADMINISTER A GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED BY THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM AND SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY A PUBLIC AGENCY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SHALL ESTABLISH AND APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGISTRY, DETERMINE WHAT DATA WILL BE COLLECTED, AND ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO DESIGNATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND IDENTIFIED PARKINSONISMS AS DISEASES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT DATA FOR THE REGISTRY ON THE INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND PARKINSONISMS IN MISSISSIPPI AND RELATED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA; TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTER THAT TREATS A PATIENT WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO TREATS OR DIAGNOSES PARKINSON'S DISEASE OR PARKINSONISMS FOR A PATIENT TO SUBMIT A PARKINSON'S DISEASE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT WHO DOES NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IN THE REGISTRY MAY OPT OUT AFTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE DATA FROM THE REGISTRY, WITH OR WITHOUT IDENTIFIERS, AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS THAT HAVE THE APPROVAL OF AN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE GIVEN ACCESS TO INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER THIS ACT ON ITS WEBSITE AND TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTING MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTERS AND MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES A YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT, BY OCTOBER 1, 2028, TO CREATE, AND UPDATE ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WEBSITE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN FIND INFORMATION RELATED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND THE REGISTRY, THE YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED RELEVANT BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS IN LINE WITH EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS, PARTICULARLY THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (CSTAG) AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL VIA THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO PROVIDE FOR THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS AT EACH SCHOOL; TO REQUIRE THE THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS OF CONCERN, ASSESSING RISKS, AND IMPLEMENTING INTERVENTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE TEAMS BE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPOSITION TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, LICENSED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AND DESIGNATED SCHOOL SAFETY SPECIALISTS; TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING THE USE OF MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSULTATION WHEN NEEDED; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR REPORTING THREATS AND DEFINING THE ROLE OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN HANDLING INCIDENTS; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION POLICIES THAT ALSO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT; TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF THREAT ASSESSMENT RECORDS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS FOR DOCUMENTING THREAT ASSESSMENTS AND TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-93, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO A HOSPITAL THAT HAS A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR A FORTY-BED PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN DESOTO COUNTY; TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE NO PROHIBITION OR RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR SUCH FACILITY THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE APPLY TO ANY OTHER SUCH FACILITY; TO REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL BEDS IN A COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS LOCATED IN MADISON COUNTY; TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NEED ISSUED FOR A LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL IN HARRISON COUNTY TO ALLOW THE HOSPITAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AS A CROSSOVER PROVIDER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER NEED NOT OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR ANY HOSPITAL BEDS, SERVICES, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, OR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED UNDER A CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTION FOR A TEACHING HOSPITAL, OR THAT ARE APPROVED OR APPLIED FOR BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, RELOCATION; TO PROVIDE THAT FROM AND AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER SHALL HAVE AN ACADEMIC EXEMPTION FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS ONLY WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI; TO CLARIFY THAT IN ORDER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER TO QUALIFY FOR SUCH AN ACADEMIC EXEMPTION, THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER MUST DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSED EQUIPMENT OR FACILITY FULFILLS A SUBSTANTIAL AND MEANINGFUL ACADEMIC FUNCTION; TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND REPORT BY DECEMBER 1, 2026, ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING SMALL HOSPITALS FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR THE PLACEMENT OF DIALYSIS UNITS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRANSFERS FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING DIALYSIS, THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING SMALL HOSPITALS FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NEED TO OPERATE GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC UNITS, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF A NEW REQUIREMENT THAT ACUTE ADULT PSYCHIATRIC UNITS TREAT A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF UNINSURED PATIENTS OR PAY A PERIODIC FEE IN LIEU THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-173, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNTS OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE MISSISSIPPI NURSING PRACTICE LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN THE NURSING PRACTICE LAW REGARDING ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF NURSING TO INCLUDE A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST AS A MEMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE NURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED NOT LESS THAN 8,000 PRACTICE HOURS ARE EXEMPT FROM MAINTAINING A COLLABORATIVE/CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS MAY APPLY HOURS WORKED BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT TO FULFILL THE PRACTICE HOUR REQUIREMENT; TO CONFORM CERTAIN PROVISIONS WITH THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST NURSES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PILOT PROGRAM; TO DEFINE THE TERM "SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL" AS USED IN THIS SECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A HOSPITAL SHALL RECEIVE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF NEED; TO PROVIDE THAT SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITALS WITHIN THE DELTA PUBLIC HEALTH REGION AS DESIGNATED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DEPARTMENT) SHALL RECEIVE TWO SUCH EXEMPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH EXEMPTION SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAIN BUILDING CAMPUS OF THE SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND A FIVE-MILE RADIUS AROUND THE MAIN BUILDING CAMPUS; TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXEMPTION SHALL NOT EXTEND TO CLINICS OR OTHER FACILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL THAT ARE NOT LOCATED ON THE MAIN CAMPUS, AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO A SERVICE FOR WHICH THERE IS A GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED MORATORIUM OR TO APPLICATIONS THAT WOULD PLACE THE LICENSED HOSPITAL RECEIVING THE EXEMPTION WITHIN 35 MILES OF ANOTHER LICENSED HOSPITAL; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO OPERATE AN END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) FACILITY FOR NOT MORE THAN EIGHT SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITALS; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO OPERATE A GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC UNIT TO ANY SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECISION OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER TO ISSUE A LICENSE UNDER THIS PROGRAM IS FINAL, AND NOT SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW; TO SET FORTH LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AS TO THE CURRENT MORATORIA REGARDING MULTIPLE CERTIFICATE OF NEED SERVICE TYPES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID, TO REVIEW AND REPORT BY DECEMBER 1, 2026, AND ON DECEMBER 1 OF EACH SECOND YEAR THEREAFTER, ON CAPACITY AND UTILIZATION DATA, MEDICAID EXPENDITURE TRENDS, EVIDENCE OF EXCESS CAPACITY OR UNMET NEED, FIVE-YEAR FISCAL PROJECTIONS UNDER CONTINUATION AND REMOVAL SCENARIOS, AND STATE FISCAL EXPOSURE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 3, 2026 REGULAR SESSION, TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED ANY ACTIVITY CONDUCTED OR UNDERTAKEN IN ISSAQUENA COUNTY OR HUMPHREYS COUNTY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, EXCEPT THAT THE MORATORIA ON THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF NEED SHALL APPLY TO ACTIVITIES IN THOSE COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PARTY AGGRIEVED BY THE FINAL ORDER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NEED THAT EXERCISES THE RIGHT OF APPEAL SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE APPLICANT WHOSE APPLICATION WAS APPROVED FOR ALL ATTORNEY, CONSULTANT AND OTHER FEES RELATED TO THE APPEAL IF SUCH FINAL ORDER IS NOT VACATED OR SET ASIDE BY THE CHANCERY COURT OR BY THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 73-21-151 THROUGH 73-21-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PHARMACY BENEFIT PROMPT PAY ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-18-1 THROUGH 83-18-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH LICENSE INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-18-101 THROUGH 83-18-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE MANAGING GENERAL AGENTS ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI FARM AND FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2026; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-13-131 THROUGH 37-13-137, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO ENHANCE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-1-42, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL FOODS BY MISSISSIPPI FOOD BANKS; TO AMEND SECTION 69-1-353, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 69-1-355, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI FARM, FOOD, AND NUTRITION COMMISSION TO BETTER FACILITATE THE PROCUREMENT, PURCHASE AND USE OF LOCALLY GROWN AND LOCALLY RAISED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, TO SUPPORT THE STATE ECONOMY BY BROADENING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS, AND TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY GROWN OR RAISED FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-25-14, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION RELATING TO NUTRITION AND METABOLIC HEALTH FOR RENEWAL OF PHYSICIANS' LICENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEFLORE COUNTY, AS OWNERS OF GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL, TO SELL OR LEASE ALL OF THE PROPERTY OF THE HOSPITAL, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 41-13-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN NEW MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BOARD; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO SET A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ACT, INCLUDING SETTING A FISCAL YEAR POLICY FOR THE PROGRAM AND APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES; TO CREATE THE "MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT FUND" AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE FUND SHALL BE USED BY THE MISSISSIPPI POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BOARD, UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING AWARDS UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "GROSS INCOME" UNDER THE STATE INCOME TAX LAW TO EXCLUDE LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "TOBACCO" UNDER THE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO DEFINE THE TERM "VAPOR PRODUCT" UNDER THE TOBACCO TAX LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO LEVY AN EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33 AND 27-69-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 27-69-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE "MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE RETENTION LOAN REPAYMENT FUND"; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-69-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS A SECTION OF THE TOBACCO TAX LAW, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.