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MS HB1146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tullos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 13-19 of each year as "Mississippi Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week" in Mississippi

  • Promotes awareness of effective mosquito management and West Nile Virus prevention

  • Notes Mississippi had 50 human cases of West Nile Virus in 2018 and 63 cases with two deaths in 2017

  • Recognizes that vulnerable populations including children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals face higher risks from infection

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Mississippi Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week; designate April 13-19 annually as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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