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MS HB336

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Orlando Paden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

  • Directs funds to address disproportionate COVID-19 infections and deaths in Mississippi's minority communities through developing mitigation plans and reducing negative health outcomes.

  • Requires the program to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and availability while conducting outreach to encourage minority community members to receive vaccines.

  • Allows Federally Qualified Health Centers in the state to apply to the MAGnet Community Health Corporation for funding from the appropriated amount.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Health Department for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations C1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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