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MS HB1188
MS HB1188State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 41-3-15 And 41-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Orders Issued By The State Health Officer To Direct And Control Sanitary And Quarantine Measures For Dealing With All Diseases Within The State Possible To Suppress Same And Prevent Their Spread Must Be Approved By The Governor Before They Are Released To The Public; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any orders issued by the State Health Officer to direct and control sanitary and quarantine measures for dealing with diseases within the state must be approved by the Governor before they are released to the public. This change applies to existing laws that grant the State Department of Health authority to investigate and control diseases, including the power to enforce isolation and quarantine measures and detain individuals for disease control purposes. The bill also specifies that the State Health Officer cannot release an order unless it has been approved by the Governor, and this provision takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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/HB/HB1188.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1188IN.htm |
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