HB233Introduced in the House
Rural hospital transfer to major hospital; prescribe certain conditions on such transfer when doctor deems medically necessary.
Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create New Section 41-9-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Patient Of A Rural Hospital Shall Be Admitted To A Major Hospital When A Doctor Of Such Rural Hospital Deems It Is Medically Necessary To Transfer Such Patient To The Emergency Room Of A Major Hospital; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Prescribe Rules And Regulations That Provide What Situations Shall Be Considered Medically Necessary In Compliance With This Act; To Provide Certain Provisions That The Department Must Consider In Adopting Such Rules; 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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