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MS HB1439

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Eubanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor must select a private auditor by June 1, 2026, to audit the State Department of Health and State Board of Medical Licensure for compliance with abstinence education laws, the REAP Act (regulating experimental adolescent procedures), and the Women's Health Defense Act of 2013

  • Private auditor serves at the Governor's will and pleasure, with authority to request documents, conduct interviews, and pose written questions that agencies must answer within 60 days

  • Preliminary report on apparent noncompliance must be provided to audited agencies within 180 days of the auditor's appointment, with agencies given opportunity to respond with objections and supporting documentation

  • Final audit report due to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House by January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, with reports classified as public records under the Mississippi Public Records Act

Legislative Description

Health Dept and Bd of Medical Licensure; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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