HB1572Introduced in the House
Rare Disease Task Force; create within the MS Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Introduced by Angela Cockerham, District 96
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Establish The Rare Disease Task Force Within The Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Task Force Is To Identify Gaps In Care, Evaluate Funding And Insurance Coverage Practices, Advise Policymakers On Evidence-based Solutions, And Ensure Fair, Timely, And Equitable Access To Rare Disease Therapies In This State; To Provide For The Membership, Powers And Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Make An Annual Report To Certain Public Officials; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 12, 2026
119
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Read the Third Time
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Died In Committee
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