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MS HB684
Bill
Status
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Exempts mental health professionals (licensed psychiatrists and psychologists) from income tax on Medicaid-funded services provided to low-income individuals in critical mental health services shortage areas.
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Requires the Department of Mental Health to annually designate critical mental health services shortage areas by December 31 and establishes that the department shall implement and administer the provision through rules and regulations.
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Adds the exemption as paragraph (ss) to Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code of 1972, which defines gross income and lists tax-exempt income categories.
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Effective January 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Income tax; exempt income of certain mental health professionals providing services in critical mental health services shortage areas.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/22/2023