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MS HB559
Bill
Status
2/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tullos
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AI Summary
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Designates the second week of April each year as "The Phillip Cameron Hendry Mississippi Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week" in Mississippi
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Promotes awareness of effective mosquito management and West Nile Virus prevention during the designated week
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Notes that Mississippi reported 8 human cases of West Nile Virus in 2021, with historical cases ranging from 7 to 63 annually between 2017-2020
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Encourages public schools to teach West Nile Virus prevention in health, science, and biology classes and include insect repellent in classroom supplies
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Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
The Phillip Cameron Hendry Mississippi Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week; designate the second week in April annually as.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
2/20/2023