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MS HB1913

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Deweese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $4,876,022 from special funds for the State Board of Medical Licensure for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)

  • Allocates $3,063,808 for personal services including employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, with an authorized headcount of 32 permanent positions

  • Provides up to $600,000 for the Mississippi Physician Health Program and up to $130,000 for the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to support the Prescription Monitoring Program

  • Sets performance targets including 100% online license renewals, 100% of renewals issued within seven business days, and 90% of documented complaints resolved within seven business days

  • Allows the board to recover costs from licensees found in violation of statute after hearings, covering direct costs of investigation and proceedings

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/27/2026
Appropriations C2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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