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MS SB2199
MS SB2199Practice of podiatric medicine; provide certain requirements to perform specific surgeries.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Surgical Treatment Of The Ankle And Governing Structures And Tissue When The Podiatrist Has Met Certain Requirements; To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Ankle Surgery Only In An Accredited Hospital Licensed In The State; To Set Certain Limitations On The Procedures That A Podiatrist May Perform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow licensed podiatrists in Mississippi to perform surgical treatment of the ankle and related structures, provided they meet specific requirements. These requirements include completing a postgraduate surgical residency program of at least 24 months approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, being eligible for certification in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and actually holding that certification. Furthermore, any such ankle surgery must be performed in a hospital accredited by the state's Department of Health as an acute care hospital with surgical services, and the podiatrist must have received surgical privileges from that hospital's medical staff. The scope of these ankle surgeries is limited to procedures identified by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) as necessary for graduation and certification in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2199.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2199IN.htm |
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