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MS SB2869

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-19-35 of the Mississippi Code to allow reinstatement to medical or dental practice for individuals convicted of certain felonies after suspension, in addition to the existing full pardon option.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Medical Licensure to reinstate physicians to practice medicine pursuant to Section 73-25-32.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Dental Examiners to reinstate dentists to practice dentistry pursuant to Section 73-9-115.

  • Applies to individuals convicted of bribery, burglary, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Practice of medicine and dentistry; authorize reinstatement after rehabilitation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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