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MS SB2760

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure from 9 to 12 members by adding 3 consumer members, with consumer members appointed from each Mississippi Supreme Court district.

  • Consumer members must not have ever been licensed in health care, not be employed by University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi State Medical Association, or related health care organizations, and serve 6-year terms starting July 2, 2021.

  • Requires physician members to hold a current Mississippi medical license and have at least 6 years' experience in practice, removing previous requirement to list specific medical school accreditation sources.

  • Changes quorum requirement from 5 members to 7 members (with at least 5 being physicians) and increases per diem for board members from $40 to $150 per day.

  • Modifies executive committee composition from 3 to 4 members (3 physicians and 1 consumer) to oversee interim operations and conduct licensure hearings subject to board approval.

Legislative Description

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure; revise membership and terms of office.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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