Bill > HB1558

This bill amends Mississippi state law to increase the maximum number of residents in a personal care home who can continue residing there even after the state determines they need skilled nursing services. Currently, personal care homes are limited to allowing two residents (or 10% of total residents) to remain in the facility despite needing more advanced medical care. The bill would expand this limit to four residents or 20% of the total number of residents in the facility, whichever is greater. To do this, the bill modifies Section 43-11-13 of the Mississippi Code, specifically subsection (4)(a), which governs the conditions under which residents can stay in a personal care home after a determination that they require skilled nursing services. The change allows more flexibility for residents who prefer to remain in a personal care home setting, provided they have written consent from a licensed physician and meet other existing conditions for residence. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving personal care homes and regulatory agencies time to prepare for the new guidelines.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1558.xml