HB1437Introduced in the House
Food deserts; require Department of Health to track in Mississippi.
Introduced by Justis Gibbs, District 72
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Require The State Department Of Health To Track Food Deserts Within The State Of Mississippi; To Require The Department To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature By December 31 Of Each Year Identifying The Location Of Food Deserts In The State And Health Issues Associated With Food Deserts; To Define The Term "food Desert"; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Died In Committee
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