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MS SB2367

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2026 sunset date from Mississippi's law prohibiting step therapy requirements for metastatic cancer patients, making the protections permanent
  • Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring patients with advanced, metastatic cancer to fail on a different drug before covering their prescribed medication
  • Applies to FDA-approved prescription drugs that treat metastatic cancer or associated symptoms/side effects when supported by peer-reviewed evidence and consistent with best practices
  • Defines "advanced, metastatic cancer" as cancer that has spread from the original site to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or other body areas
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/16/2026
Insurance1/19/2026

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