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HB236Introduced in the House

African-American Resident Physician Scholarship Program; establish.

Failed

Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Create New Section 37-106-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The African-american Resident Physician Scholarship Program To Be Administered By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For The Purpose Of Increasing The Number Of African-american Physicians That Provide Services In Underserved Municipalities Or Counties In Mississippi; To Require The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Administer The Program; To Provide For The Eligibility Of The Program; To Provide That Upon Entering The Practice Of Medicine, A Participant In The Program Must Serve In A Health Professional Shortage Area, Medically Underserved Area, Or Rural Area Otherwise Approved For Practice In Mississippi For At Least Five Years; To Require The Physician To Repay If They Do Not Fulfill Such Obligation; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Appropriations A

  2. Died In Committee

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