HB 764 Summary

• Revises State Board of Health membership to require two members from each of Mississippi's congressional districts for all appointments made after June 1, 2024, with the Governor ensuring geographic compliance when submitting appointments for Senate confirmation.

• Reenacts and consolidates existing statutes governing the State Board of Health, the position of Executive Officer, and the State Department of Health, maintaining their powers and duties related to public health regulation and administration.

• Deletes outdated provisions regarding home health agencies and certificate of need program fees, removing restrictions on disposition of home health agencies and a temporary fee assessment program that expired.

• Authorizes the State Board of Health and State Health Officer to conduct a comprehensive study of health care status throughout Mississippi, including access, cost, workforce availability, and opportunities for improvement, with all state agencies directed to cooperate.

• Extends the July 1 repealer date on the reenacted health department statutes from 2024 to 2029, continuing the legal framework for the State Board of Health and Department of Health operations.