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MS HB58
Bill
Status
Failed
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Orlando Paden
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $11,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Health for the MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).
- Directs funds to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 infections and deaths on Mississippi's minority communities through mitigation plans and improved health outcomes.
- Requires the program to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and conduct outreach to minority communities to encourage vaccination.
- Allows Federally Qualified Health Centers to apply to the MAGnet Community Health Corporation for funding from the appropriated amount.
- Takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Health Department for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/22/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/4/2023
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