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MS HB679
MS HB679Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow persons convicted of certain crimes to practice after license reinstatement.
summary
Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Persons Who Are Convicted Of Certain Crimes To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry Again After The Person's License Has Been Reinstated By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Or The State Board Of Dental Examiners; To Bring Forward Sections 73-9-61 And 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Nonissuance Or Denial Of Dental And Medical Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals convicted of certain crimes, including bribery, burglary, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy, to practice medicine or dentistry again if their license has been reinstated by the respective State Board of Medical Licensure or the State Board of Dental Examiners. The bill also brings forward existing sections of the Mississippi Code that outline the reasons for which these boards can deny, revoke, or suspend dental and medical licenses, ensuring that the grounds for disciplinary action remain in place while providing a pathway for reinstatement after a conviction, provided the licensing board approves it.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
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/HB0679.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0679IN.htm |
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