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MS HB96

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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