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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To The Magnet Community Health Disparity Program To Be Used To Address The Disproportionate Impact On The Minority Community Of Coronavirus Infections And Deaths From Covid-19, For The Fiscal Year 2026.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $11 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for the MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program during fiscal year 2026. The MAGnet program, which aims to improve health access and outcomes for all Mississippians, will specifically use these funds to address COVID-19's disproportionate impact on minority communities. The program's objectives include developing and implementing plans to reduce coronavirus infections and deaths among minorities, mitigating negative COVID-19 outcomes, addressing racial disparities in vaccine distribution, and conducting outreach to encourage vaccine adoption. Federally Qualified Health Centers in the state can apply to receive funding through the MAGnet Community Health Corporation. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0336.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0336IN.htm |
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