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MS HB1181
MS HB1181COVID-19 vaccines; require Attorney General to investigate pharmaceutical companies' promotion and distribution of.
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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 Require The Attorney General To Commence An Investigation Into The Activities Of Pharmaceutical Companies In Mississippi Relating To The Development, Promotion And Distribution Of Vaccines Purported To Prevent Covid-19 Infection, Symptoms And Transmission; To Declare Certain Findings; To Specify Certain Criminal Offenses That Must Be Included In The Scope Of The Investigation; To Require The Attorney General To Submit A Status Report To The Legislature Before January 1 Of Each Year That The Investigation Is Ongoing, Which Report May Not Include Information That Is Confidential Or Potentially Threatening To The Integrity Of The Investigation; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Mississippi Attorney General investigate pharmaceutical companies regarding their development, promotion, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on whether their representations about the vaccines' effectiveness in preventing infection, symptoms, and transmission were truthful and scientifically supported, especially considering that some Mississippians may have faced job loss if they didn't get vaccinated due to employer mandates based on these representations. The investigation will specifically examine potential violations of laws related to deceptive advertising, fraud, racketeering (RICO), conspiracy, and any other criminal activity uncovered, with the Attorney General empowered to use subpoena powers to gather information. Furthermore, the Attorney General must provide an annual status report to the Legislature before January 1st of each year the investigation is ongoing, excluding any confidential information that could compromise the investigation's integrity.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1181.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1181IN.htm |
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