MS HB999

Establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to collect data on incidence, prevalence, and epidemiology of Parkinson's disease and related Parkinsonisms statewide

Requires movement disorder centers and healthcare providers to submit Parkinson's disease reports to the department beginning January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of research participation in writing

Creates an Advisory Committee appointed by the State Health Officer, including neurologists, movement disorder specialists, researchers, a patient living with Parkinson's, and a University of Mississippi School of Medicine representative

Mandates all collected information remain confidential, with registry data available only to researchers with institutional review board approval; data cannot be subpoenaed or used as evidence in legal proceedings

Requires annual reports to legislative public health committee chairmen beginning October 1, 2028, and creation of a public website with registry information and disease statistics by county