Bill > HB349

This bill appropriates $49,692,200 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for infrastructure improvements at county health departments during the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds are specifically allocated across multiple categories of infrastructure needs, including $4 million for new county health department buildings, $9 million for district office buildings, $8,309,350 for general building repair and maintenance, $15,200,000 for patient accessibility improvements for individuals with disabilities, and $8,704,400 for patient privacy protections. Additional allocations cover smaller but critical areas such as parking lot improvements, automated external defibrillators, generators, fire safety upgrades, furniture, and medical equipment. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will release the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance the infrastructure, safety, and functionality of county health departments across Mississippi, with a particular emphasis on patient accessibility, privacy, and overall facility improvements.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0349.xml