SB2442Introduced in the Senate
Podiatric medicine and podiatrists; revise definitions and provisions related to.
Introduced by Joey Fillingane, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 73-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Podiatric Medicine And To Authorize Treatment Of Disorders Of The Foot And Ankle And Their Governing And Related Structures; To Provide That A Podiatrist Licensed In Mississippi May Perform Conservative And Surgical Treatments After Completing Certain Approved Training Determined To Be Sufficient By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Surgical Treatments Of The Ankle Only In An Accredited Hospital Licensed In The State; To Prohibit Treatment At Or Above The Knee By A Podiatrist; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Died In Committee
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