MS HB977

Allows physicians licensed in another state to practice medicine in Mississippi without state licensure if they are employed or designated as team physicians for out-of-state athletic teams visiting for sporting events.

Restricts team physicians to providing medical treatment only to players, coaches, and staff members of their designated sports organization, except they may treat home team members if they have specialized training beyond the home team physician's expertise.

Limits medical practice scope to pre-game warm-ups, postgame activities, during the actual sporting event, travel to and from the event within Mississippi, and in-state lodging of the team.

Requires the sports organization or team to verify that the team physician is licensed and in good standing in their home state jurisdiction.

Establishes that practicing medicine outside these authorized circumstances constitutes illegal practice of medicine subject to existing penalties under Mississippi Code Section 97-23-43.