HB1135Introduced in the House
Behavioral health professions; impose certain requirements for persons who establish residence in MS seeking licensure in.
Introduced by Sam Creekmore, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create New Section 73-50-2.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose Certain Requirements On An Applicant Who Establishes Residence In This State And, Based On Work Experience In Another State, Is Seeking Licensure In Mississippi As A Behavioral Health Professional; To Require Such Applicants To Undergo Criminal Background Checks, Submit Two Forms Of Documentation To Verify Residency, And Meet Minimum Professional Standards Before Receiving A License; To Provide For Disciplinary Action Against An Applicant Who Misrepresents His Or Her Residency, Educational Credentials, Supervised Practice Records Or Criminal History; To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Died In Committee
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