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MS SB2336

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for state, municipalities, counties, and fire protection districts to show proof of insurance coverage meeting Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act requirements from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024

  • Delays the effective date of the Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023

  • Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations for first responder cancer claim filing and appeals processes

  • Mandates the Commissioner of Insurance to establish firefighter cancer prevention best practices related to protective equipment, decontamination, fire suppression, apparatus, and fire stations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

MS First Responders Health and Safety Act; delay effective date of.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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