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MS HB96
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Reenacts and extends the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and all regulations governing chiropractic practice in Mississippi, moving the repeal date from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2024
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Maintains the six-member board structure with one member from each congressional district appointed by the Governor, plus the State Board of Health executive officer, with five-year terms
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Requires chiropractors to pass National Board of Chiropractic Examiners parts 1-4 plus physical modality section, graduate from an accredited chiropractic college, and complete at least two years of higher education
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Sets annual license renewal fees at up to $300, requires 12 hours of continuing education (including 3 hours of risk management), and exempts practitioners age 75 and older who are not in active practice
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Authorizes the board to certify chiropractic assistants for up to $50 annually and establishes limited licenses for students, temporary "Travel to Treat" licenses for out-of-state practitioners, and 90-day emergency licenses
Legislative Description
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; extend repealer on.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021