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MS HB1201

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts income earned by board certified psychiatrists and licensed psychologists from state income tax when providing mental health services to low-income individuals covered by Medicaid in areas designated as critical mental health services shortage areas.

  • Requires the Department of Mental Health to annually designate critical mental health services shortage areas by December 31 and to promulgate rules and regulations for implementing the exemption.

  • Adds new subsection (ll) to Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code of 1972, to codify the income exemption as part of gross income exclusions for tax purposes.

  • Effective January 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Income tax; exempt income of certain mental health professionals providing services in critical mental health services shortage areas.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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