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MS HB1002

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the July 1, 2026 repeal date from Section 25-15-15, making the State and School Employees Insurance Fund and premium collection provisions permanent
  • State provides 100% health insurance cost for full-time employees hired before January 1, 2006, and 100% of basic coverage for those hired on or after that date
  • Board may assess active full-time employees up to $20 per month toward their premium regardless of hire date
  • State pays 50% of life insurance premiums for active full-time employees, with the employee share deducted from salary
  • Updates terminology throughout the statute from "junior colleges" to "community and junior colleges"

Legislative Description

State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan; delete repealer on statute governing premium payments.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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