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MS HB1319

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Nick Bain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Health must develop an emergency network in consultation with the Mississippi Hospital Association to establish statewide uniform communications with hospitals during disasters.

  • Communications network must utilize Iridium or comparable satellite communications technology to provide reliable coverage and dependability in disaster-affected areas.

  • Network is designed to maximize delivery of critical emergency aid to affected communities through satellite-based communications systems.

  • Legislature shall appropriate necessary funds to the State Department of Health in the 2019-2020 appropriation bill to develop and implement the uniform communications network.

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Statewide emergency network; require Department of Health to create to enhance communications with hospitals in times of disaster.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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