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MS HB646
MS HB646Nurses; authorize US Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.
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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 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals who have completed training as a United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician and have subsequently gained two years of clinical experience providing direct patient care to be eligible to take the examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This change expands the existing provisions that already permit military medics from the Army, Navy, and Air Force with similar training and experience to pursue LPN licensure, aiming to recognize and utilize the skills acquired by these healthcare professionals in a civilian nursing capacity.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
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/HB/HB0646.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0646IN.htm |
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