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MS HB1744

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Department of Corrections' healthcare provider must establish a Hepatitis C Program and HIV Treatment Program for state inmates
  • Department of Health shall assist Corrections in obtaining Hepatitis C and HIV medications at 340B drug pricing, a federal program providing discounted medications
  • Department of Health and Department of Corrections must develop a plan for improving the health of female inmates
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Department of Health and MDOC; require to establish Hepatitis C and HIV Treatment Program for state inmates.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/20/2026
Public Health and Human Services1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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