MS HB552

Prohibits medical providers (physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, and nurse practitioners) from requiring patients to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of receiving medical care.

Prohibits medical malpractice insurers from requiring health care providers to use arbitration agreements as a condition of providing insurance coverage.

Establishes violations as grounds for license nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restriction for medical providers and as unfair or deceptive insurance practices subject to Commissioner of Insurance enforcement.

Amends Mississippi arbitration law to except medical provider arbitration agreements from voluntary arbitration provisions.

Effective July 1, 2025.