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MS HB1322

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Felsher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Health must conduct a study on preventing and reducing diabetes-related amputations in Mississippi
  • Study will evaluate prevalence of diabetes-related amputations, costs to the state for treatment and care, and evidence-based prevention practices including early detection and screening programs
  • Department must examine strategies to expand access to limb-saving services such as multidisciplinary care teams, wound care, podiatry, and patient education
  • Executive director will appoint a workgroup of subject matter experts and stakeholders to assist with the study
  • Report with results and recommendations due to House Public Health and Human Services Committee and Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee by December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Diabetes; SDH shall appoint a university to study prevention and reduction of amputations resulting from.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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