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MS SB2646

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a statewide employee wellness program administered by the Mississippi Department of Health with a designated statewide wellness coordinator
  • Authorizes the State Board of Health to adopt rules for the program and requires state agencies to designate wellness liaisons
  • Program components include health education, risk assessments, fitness resources, environmental change strategies, and optional incentives such as flexible scheduling and gym discounts
  • Allows state agencies to establish wellness councils composed of employees and managers to promote worksite wellness, with employees permitted to participate 2-3 hours monthly
  • Repeals prior wellness program provisions (Sections 41-97-1, 41-97-3, 41-97-5, and 41-97-7) and becomes effective July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

State Employee Wellness Program; establish.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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