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MS HB1067

MS HB1067
Rural Health Transformation Program; vendors and entities selected to provide goods and services under are subject to a competitive bidding process.


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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide That Vendors, Subcontractors Or Other Entities Selected To Provide Goods, Products Or Services To The State Through Funding From The Rural Health Transformation Program Shall Be Subject To A Competitive Bid Process; To Provide That Goods, Products Or Services Provided To Subgrantees Through A Grant Program That Is Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program And Administered By A Public Agency Or A Vendor, Subcontractor Or Other Entity Subject To Oversight By A Public Agency Shall Not Be Required To Be Procured Through A Competitive Bid Process; To Provide An Order Of Priority To Use In Selecting Subgrantees For Receipt Of Goods, Products And Services; To Provide That Any Vendor, Subcontractor Or Other Entity Selected To Administer A Grant Program That Is Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program And Subject To Oversight By A Public Agency Shall Be Required To Be Selected Through The Competitive Bid Process; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that vendors, subcontractors, or other entities selected to provide goods, products, or services funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program must undergo a competitive bidding process, with specific exceptions for goods provided to subgrantees through grant programs administered by public agencies or overseen entities. The bill also establishes a priority order for selecting these subgrantees, focusing on areas with significant rural health needs, and requires that any entity administering such grant programs also be selected through competitive bidding. Additionally, the bill brings forward Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines general procurement procedures and exceptions for state and local government purchases, for potential amendment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred To Public Health and Welfare (on 02/13/2026)

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