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MS HB1184

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurers from denying claims solely because a covered person has not received a vaccine recommended or required by the State Health Officer
  • Applies broadly to health insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs, managed care organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and self-insured or publicly funded health plans
  • Covers the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan and other public health care assistance programs administered by Mississippi or its political subdivisions
  • Protection extends to vaccines that were previously recommended/required as well as those currently recommended/required
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health insurers; prohibit from denying a claim solely because person is not vaccinated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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