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MS SB2229

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-19-35 of the Mississippi Code to allow individuals convicted of specified crimes (bribery, burglary, theft, arson, obtaining money under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy) to practice medicine or dentistry after reinstatement by the appropriate licensing board, in addition to the existing full pardon option.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Medical Licensure to reinstate a suspended physician to medical practice pursuant to Section 73-25-32.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Dental Examiners to reinstate a suspended dentist to dental practice pursuant to Section 73-9-115.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Practice of medicine and dentistry; authorize reinstatement after rehabilitation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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