HB1657Introduced in the House
MS Triage, Treat and Transport to Alternative Destination Act; revise provisions related to.
Introduced by Clay Deweese, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 83-9-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Telemedicine When Treating Or Assessing An Enrollee In A Health Benefit Plan In Place; To Amend Section 83-9-373, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Minimum Allowable Reimbursement Rate For An Out-of-network Ambulance Service Provider When The Reimbursement Rates Have Not Been Contracted For; To Require The Department Of Insurance To Publish The Contracted Rates; To Provide What Must Be Included In An Explanation Of Benefits Document Regarding The Ambulance Service Provider's Charges For Certain Purposes; To Provide That An Ambulance Service Provider Shall Be Paid In Accordance With The Assignment Of Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 5, 2026
116
Yes
2
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Not Voting |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| 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 Insurance
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Insurance
Died In Committee
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