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MS HB95

MS HB95
Nursing home administrators; delete repealer on licensure requirements for and authorize board to conduct background checks.


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Introduced
01/07/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
Passed
03/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/17/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 73-17-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Maximum Amount Of The Fee That The State Board Of Nursing Home Administrators May Charge For Initial Licenses And Biennial Renewal Of Licenses; To Delete The Date Of The Repealer On The Licensure Requirements For Nursing Home Administrators; To Authorize The State Board Of Nursing Home Administrators To Conduct Criminal History Record Checks On Applicants For Licensure; To Exempt From Continuing Education Requirements For License Renewal Members Of The Legislature Who Serve On The Public Health And/or Medicaid Committee; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the licensing requirements for nursing home administrators in Mississippi. It increases the maximum fee the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators can charge for initial licenses and biennial renewals from $500 to $550. It also deletes the repealer date on the licensure requirements, allowing the requirements to continue indefinitely. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Board to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants for licensure. Finally, it exempts members of the Mississippi Legislature who serve on the Public Health and/or Medicaid Committee from the continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Law W/out Governor's Signature (on 04/17/2021)

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