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MS HB73

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sam Mims

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts Sections 73-6-1 through 73-6-31 of Mississippi Code, which establish the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and govern chiropractic licensing and regulation in the state

  • Extends the sunset/repealer date for the chiropractic licensing law from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2026, allowing the Board to continue operating for an additional five years

  • Maintains existing requirements for chiropractic licensure, including graduation from an approved chiropractic college, completion of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners examination parts 1-4, and annual renewal fees up to $300 with 12 hours of continuing education

  • Preserves prohibitions on chiropractors prescribing or administering medicine, performing surgery, practicing obstetrics, or using invasive techniques such as venipuncture or acupuncture

  • Makes minor technical corrections to Section 73-6-15 regarding references to the "Minimum Standards of Operation for Mississippi Hospitals"

Legislative Description

Chiropractors; extend repealer on licensure law.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/16/2021
Public Health and Human Services1/7/2021

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