MS HB1366

Creates Section 73-49-5 to prohibit health care licensing boards from reprimanding, sanctioning, revoking or threatening to revoke licenses based on a practitioner's constitutional free speech rights, including social media speech, unless the board proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the speech directly caused physical harm to a patient with whom the practitioner had a relationship within the preceding three years.

Requires all health care licensing boards to provide practitioners with any complaints received that may result in revocation actions within seven days of receipt.

Amends 13 sections of Mississippi Code governing licensing boards for chiropractors, dentists, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, psychologists, veterinarians, acupuncturists, and behavior analysts to incorporate the free speech protections and complaint notification requirements.

Repeals provisions related to deceptive advertisement violations by health care practitioners on July 1, 2025.

Becomes effective July 1, 2023.